Medical Assistant jobs in Durham District, ON

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) — FAMILY PRACTICE

Ajax, Ontario | Full-Time

Join a collaborative, well-supported primary care team where you'll play a key role supporting a family physician and delivering high-quality, community-based care.

Ajax Family Practice & Walk-In Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to work closely with one of our family physicians in a structured, physician-led primary care model.

The Role

This position focuses on supporting a dedicated family physician by providing care to their rostered patients under physician supervision. You'll play an important role in follow-ups, chronic disease management, preventive care, and same-day access while helping maintain continuity of care for an established patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop management plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Support the ongoing care of patients from an established physician's roster, helping maintain continuity and strong long-term patient relationships
• Manage routine primary care visits, follow-ups, preventive care, and chronic disease management for patients across the lifespan
• Support same-day and urgent patient needs, including episodic care and physician coverage as delegated
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations in accordance with Ontario legislation, medical directives, and supervising physician delegation
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications where authorized under medical directives or delegation
• Provide patient counseling and education on treatment plans, medications, preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and community resources
• Perform office-based procedures within scope, training, and physician delegation
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care tailored to each individual's needs and circumstances
• Collaborate closely with the supervising physician and clinic team to coordinate care, ensure appropriate follow-up, and support high-quality patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the OSCAR EMR system
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented clinic environment focused on excellent patient care
• Assist with preventive care initiatives, patient outreach, and chronic disease monitoring to help improve overall patient health outcomes

What We're Looking For

• A compassionate, patient-centered approach, with the ability to build trust and meaningful rapport with patients
• Strong communication skills, with clarity in explaining care plans and confidence collaborating within a team-based environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage follow-ups, results, and patient flow effectively
• Comfort working in a physician-led, team-based care model
• A commitment to continuity of care and fostering long-term patient relationships
• Adaptability and professionalism in a dynamic primary care setting

About the Clinic

• Physician-owned practice with multiple family physicians
• High patient volume with an established patient base
• Family practice + walk-in model
• OSCAR EMR
• Full administrative support
• Two-floor clinic connected to an on-site pharmacy
• Located in Ajax, Ontario

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant education program recognized in Canada
• Eligible for or currently certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) and/or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligible to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ontario in accordance with current provincial legislation and clinic requirements
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent primary care or family medicine experience preferred
• Excellent patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
• Experience with OSCAR EMR is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($55/hour)
• Consistent patient flow from an existing roster
• Strong collaboration with an experienced family physician
• Supportive, team-based environment

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Experience:

• primary care : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person