Physician Assistant (FT)
❮ back to last search| Salary: | $48.37–$59.32 an hour |
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| Location: | Penetanguishene |
| Company: | Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care |
| Hours: | Full time |
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Physician Assistant
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Medical Affairs
JOB CLASS
Physician Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
RATE OF PAY
$48.37-59.32 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 bi-weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-union
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
March 12, 2024
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint provides comprehensive team-based care, and has included Physician Assistants in the delivery of Integrated Care since 2020. This position will join our existing team and be primarily be located on the Horizon Program, a 28 bed geriatric psychiatry tertiary program which provides specialized geriatric assessments for 65 years and older or age related illness, with a full-time, on unit geriatric psychiatrist and a compliment of physical health hospitalists.
Waypoint offers great learning opportunities within a supportive environment, with accessible supervision in a setting ideal for skill consolidation; an excellent opportunity for recent grads. Under the supervising physician, these may include: a) contributing to comprehensive patient assessments e.g. gathering collateral data, taking histories, and completing admission and discharge notes, b) providing follow up c) liaising with families, d) educating patients and families, e) communicating within the Waypoint care team and with external members of the patient care team, and f) documenting all aspects of care g) contributing to complex discharge planning.
To support team members working at top of scope, Physician Assistants may complete additional responsibilities at the discretion of the supervising physician and in accordance with their formal and on-the-job training.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Providing support in the provision of services within the inter-professional teams under the direct or indirect supervision of, and at the request of, a physician
Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation and physical examination as appropriate; contributing to the development and implementation of therapeutic patient care and transition plans
Developing therapeutic rapport with patients and families and providing education
Documenting patient care and compliance with quality standards (under physician supervision)
Ordering, and conducting preliminary review of results of, investigations (under physician supervision)
Contributing toa safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the PACCC standards, and program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including completing mandatory trainings
Contribute directly to quality improvement initiatives both at the unit level and organizationally.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program
Certified, or eligible to be certified, through the PACCC
Preference for previous experience working with geriatric patient population and/or additional certifications/education in geriatrics
Previous experience in mental health an asset
Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
Results oriented work ethic to work with graded responsibility, undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives, and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated collaborative, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Proficiency in English language; working knowledge of French language an asset
Must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_teamquoting Job ID WC23-86. Please Note: This posting will remain open until filled. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
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