Physician Assistant
Department: Pgrm Mgmt: Mental Health
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
Status: Regular Full Time
12, 8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $52.130 - $70.700 per hour
File Number: 2600001317
With five hospitals, four Emergency Departments, a residential treatment centre and more than a dozen community health care locations, Lakeridge Health (LH) is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and best experience for patients and their families. Lakeridge Health is home to several regional specialty centres, including the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Pinewood Centre for addictions and mental health, and The Shoulder Centre.
Lakeridge Health Emergency Departments see approximately 204,000 visits annually. Approximately 14,000 visits are specifically for mental health and addictions. We currently have an opportunity for two Physician Assistant to join the existing Physician Assistant program at Lakeridge Health.
The successful applicant will provide clinical services under the direct supervision of psychiatrist and ED staff physicians and play a key role in supporting the patient experience. Expected duties and responsibilities will include:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specifically, the PA, Department of Psychiatry, role includes the following activities:
1. Conduct patient interviews and elicit a history that is relevant, concise and accurate to context and patient presentation
2. Recommend medically appropriate investigations using medical directives when appropriate and support the interpretation of results of common tests
3. Provide relevant information and explanations including a proposed treatment plan to the supervising physician, and seeking further direction where appropriate
4. Identify problems or potential problems and communicate with the patient care team including nursing and physicians. This includes patient specific concerns and concerns related to psychiatry operations such as flow and bottlenecks
5. Implement physician approved management plans in collaboration with nursing, patients and their families
6. Initiate consultation requests for specialist services where required
7. Maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records of the patient encounter
reassessments, management plan including disposition plan and patient instructions
8. Prepare psychiatric discharge summary and/or transfer documentation such as discharge referrals and psychiatric visit summaries
9. Provide patient education and counselling on their treatment plan including written instructions where appropriate
10. Act as a clinical and information resource to the psychiatry team including nursing, clerical, residents, medical students, and other members
11. Support handling any patient care related telephone calls from families and other health care providers
12. Participate in rounds, conferences and education sessions as required
13. Perform other related duties as assigned within demonstrated competency
QUALIFICATIONS:
" Registration in good standing as a Physician Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;
" Current membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and/or NCCPA required;
" Certified or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or United States (NCCPA) Required;
" Graduate of MOHLTC- approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program, or trained International Medical Graduate
" Flexible with superior organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
" Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient inquiries
" Superior work ethic, professionalism and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer/client service;
" Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations;
" Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients;
" Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety;
" Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork & Joy
" Ability to work with an inter-professional healthcare team
" Passion for Psychiatry/Emergency Medicine
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.
Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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