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Posted on June 14, 2024 by Employer details Peterborough Regional Health Centre
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*Position: *Physician Assistant *Department: *Surgical Services *Position Status: *Full Time *Temporary Contract End Date*: Permanent *Union: *Non-Union *Number of Positions: 1* Please note that the hours of work are approximate and are schedules are subject to change depending on operational needs. Any changes made to the hours of work will be done in accordance with the terms of the Health Centre policies. Approximate # of Hours per week:37.5 Type of Shifts: The schedule may include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, depending on the hospital's operational requirements. Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery. We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect. We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose. As a Physician Assistant (PA) in Surgical Services, you will play a crucial role in the collaborative healthcare team of physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals participating in the day-to-day management of Acute Care Surgery patients. The position will contribute to surgical consults and pre- and post-procedural care, rounding and unit-based quality and safety practices. This role may also perform surgical first assist duties as needed. This position reports to the Director of Surgical Services and to the Chief of Surgery/Heads of Division for medical performance, works under the direction of the supervising Surgeon, and is supported by medical directives and policies. * Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant program * Registration with the Canadian Association of Physician?s Assistants * Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC * Must meet the competencies outline by the province in the Defining the Physician Assistant Role in Ontario (http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/AHP/Inside/PA-role-april-2007-en.pdf) * Minimum 2 years of PA experience an asset * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications * Ability to work in a busy clinical environment and procedural space * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and families, as well as members of the multidisciplinary team * Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety * Respect for patient confidentiality * Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician and other team members * Perform other cross-functional responsibilities as requested * Clinical duties will be during weekday shifts, may involve evening and weekends At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the c- LocationPeterborough, ON
- Salary$48.20 to $62.37HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9323787565
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