Medical Doctor jobs in Elmvale Acres, ON

Physician Assistant (Gastroenterology) (Vacant)

Description

Join our dynamic team at the University of Ottawa Medical Associates (UMA) in the position of Physician Assistant with the Division of Gastroenterology. The Physician Assistant’s role consists of practitioner, consultant, and educator. The Physician Assistant will function as a member of the inter-disciplinary care team in the implementation of patient care. The Physician Assistant will collaborate with the attending gastroenterologists specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the provision of care to patients with IBD.

Responsibilities

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

• To provide consultation to patients in an outpatient clinic setting with the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Consultation will include:

• history and physical examination
• Completion of consultation reports to referring physicians
• Review of prescription of appropriate medications
• Review of prescription of appropriate interventions
• Patient education
• Arrangement for services and follow up of patients as appropriate
• All consultations and reports will be reviewed with the attending gastroenterologist

• Be an educational resource for patients
• Participate in research related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Performing other duties within your competencies as Physician Assistant as delegated by the supervising physician

Qualifications

• Graduate of a University Physician Assistant Program or equivalent
• Current registration with CPSO is required
• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) is preferred
• Proven leadership abilities with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Experience in provision of patient care considered an asset
• Experience using electronic medical records systems, considered an asset
• Commitment to the TOH mission, vision and values
• Fluency in French and English

Job Benefits

The University of Ottawa Medical Associates (UMA) is the largest physician partnership in the Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital/University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine. Working closely with our physician specialists, most of our employees work from offices within The Ottawa Hospital.

The Department of Medicine is a collective of experts and innovators. We are specialist physicians, resident doctors and medical students, researchers and administrators. We all have one guiding ambition: to move medicine forward. The administrators of DOM are the core of our workplace; enabling the education of our residents and medical students as well as the vital work of our researchers and physician specialists.

We are deeply committed to supporting the well-being of our employees. We prioritize your long-term financial security through participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Thanks to our strong partnership with The Ottawa Hospital, employees can benefit from the intercampus shuttle service for convenient travel between locations, as well as work-life balance perks like exclusive discounts on travel, hotels, and on-site gyms. These benefits are designed to enrich both your personal and professional life, ensuring your experience with us is both rewarding and fulfilling.

The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contacts

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting the corresponding position title, by email at domcareers@toh.ca

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Support staff are employees of the University of Ottawa Medical Associates. The Ottawa Hospital is the paymaster of our employees. Although our employees have offices within the Ottawa Hospital, they are not employed by the Ottawa Hospital. The Department of Medicine is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. The University of Ottawa Medical Associates will, upon request, provide accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Hiring organization

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Location

Ottawa, ON

Base Salary

$50.889-$60.817