Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Department: Physician Assistants
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site
Position Type: Two (2) Full-Time Positions
Hours of Work: Rotating 10-Hour Shifts
Salary: $97,794.84 - $125,955.77 per annum + benefits/pension
Union: Ontario Physician Assistant Association (OPAA)

Make a Difference in Neurosurgical Care

Are you a Physician Assistant looking to use your advanced medical and surgical skills in a highly specialized neurosurgical practice?

At Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), our Neurosurgery Physician Assistants are integral members of the patient care team. Working alongside neurosurgeons, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals, PAs provide comprehensive medical care across the continuum, from emergency consultations and inpatient management to surgical assisting and outpatient follow-up.

This is not an administrative or clerical role. Physician Assistants are highly trained medical professionals who practice medicine within a regulated scope under the supervision of physicians. They assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, perform procedures, assist in surgery, and contribute to improving patient outcomes and access to care.

As part of one of Ontario's leading academic health sciences centres, you'll have the opportunity to practise at the top of your scope while helping shape innovative models of care in Neurosurgery.

What You'll Do

As a Physician Assistant within the Neurosurgery Program, you will provide advanced clinical care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Direct Patient Care

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations and laboratory tests
• Participate in developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Complete new patient consultations across inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Department, and critical care settings
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and health maintenance
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharge planning to ensure seamless patient care

Surgical Assisting and Procedures

You will:

• Act as first assist in elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures
• Provide perioperative patient management
• Perform advanced procedures within your approved scope of practice, including:
  • External ventricular drains
  • Lumbar punctures and lumbar drains
  • Central line insertion
  • Feeding tube placement
  • Thoracentesis
  • Paracentesis
  • Suturing and minor surgical procedures
  • Additional specialized procedures based on competency and program needs

Leadership and Program Development

You will:

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to learners and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in the development and implementation of medical directives and practice standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives and innovative care delivery models
• Contribute to service planning and program development activities
• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives that advance patient care and healthcare delivery
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of new clinical practices and processes

Teaching and Mentorship

As a valued clinical resource, you will:

• Support bedside teaching for medical students and interprofessional learners
• Precept Physician Assistant students during clinical placements
• Participate in competency-based evaluations of residents and learners
• Deliver educational sessions to healthcare professionals and learners
• Promote evidence-based practice throughout the clinical environment

Why Join KHSC?

At KHSC, our Physician Assistants play a vital role in enhancing patient care and improving access to specialized services. Our Neurosurgery PAs contribute to:

• Improved continuity of care
• Increased patient access to specialist services
• Reduced wait times
• Enhanced patient flow and discharge planning
• Innovative models of care delivery
• Teaching and research within an academic health sciences environment

You'll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, education, and patient-centred care.

This is the Place to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on patients and families across Southeastern Ontario.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification

• Graduate of a Canadian or U.S. accredited Physician Assistant program, or equivalent education and experience
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Current certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current professional liability insurance with a minimum of $10 million coverage
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of Physician Assistant experience
• Experience in surgery and trauma required
• Neurosurgery experience preferred
• Advanced procedural and surgical assisting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and teaching abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient-centred care
• Experience working with medical learners and interdisciplinary teams considered an asset

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Join KHSC's Neurosurgery Program and help shape the future of specialized neurological care.
Apply today.
This is the Place.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

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