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Physician Assistant Job Description Sample

A Physician Assistant, or Doctors Assistant, is a healthcare provider who works under the supervision of a Physician. The primary responsibilities of a Physician Assistant include performing physicals, diagnosing patients, and formulating treatment plans.

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Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities

Physician Assistants perform many tasks that help to improve productivity at a doctor’s office. Duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant may include: 

  • Providing support and services within professional teams under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician
  • Developing rapport with patients and families and providing education
  • Documenting patient care and compliance with quality standards
  • Ordering and conducting medical investigations under the supervision of a Physician
  • Assessing the condition and needs of a patient based on interviews, interactions, and observations
  • Performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
  • Ordering and interpreting patient laboratory and radiological results
  • Completing any mandatory training outlined by their employer
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Physician Assistant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

About us

Dadgostar Dermatology is a medical clinic in Thunder Bay, ON. We are hard working and collaborative.

Our work environment includes:

  • On-the-job training
  • Direct supervision with access to supervisor at all times
  • Broad scope in focused dermatology practice

    Direct patient care in a GP/Dermatology office providing assessments, management and minor procedures. These may include cryotherapy, biopsies and other procedures which would be learned on site.

    There is no primary care at this location, strictly dermatological skin conditions and may include ambulatory care hospital procedure assistance.

    This position requires completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program in Canada.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract
    Contract length: 12-24 months

    Salary: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Store discount
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • EMR: 1 year (preferred)
  • Physician Assistant: 1 year (preferred)


    Work Location: In start date: 2023-12-01

    • Example 2

    MedCare Clinics is a new multi-specialty medical clinic located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Our clinic's mission is to provide exceptional medical care to the surrounding communities. Our services include providing care in a family practice setting as well as walk-ins that are always welcome. Our team also includes speciality physicians that practice Internal Medicine; Our clinic has an on-site blood lab and INR clinic as well as vaccinations and seasonal flu clinics all provided by our Registered Nurse & Phlebotomist. MedCare Clinics is looking to grow our team with the addition of a clinical assistant. The clinical assistant will work under the supervision of our qualified family physician.

    Job Type / Category

    A brief list of the Clinical Assistant�s duties will include the following:

  • Complete patient medical history & physical examination
  • Complete virtual (telephone) consult as needed
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, etc.)
  • Provide treatment plans and diagnosis
  • Educate and counsel patients
  • Prescribe medications
  • Collaborate with the physician to ensure the quality of patient care

    We are offering a competitive salary and flexible hours. Shifts will include some weekend coverage. 40 hours/week. 8-10 hours per day shifts - schedule varies based on your availability. Location will be in Niagara Falls, ON.

    Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

    - Completion of a Clinical Assistant program

    - International Medical Graduate with extensive Clinical Assistant or independent practice experience

    - EMR experience

    - Standard of card according to the Canadian healthcare system

    *Benefits offered, dental, health & vision*

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Evenings
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

    Experience:
  • Accuro EMR: 1 year (preferred)
  • Physician Assistant: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 3

    Company description

    New Jane Medical Centre is a multi specialty Medical Centre providing general medicine, X-Ray, Ultrasound and echo cardiograph service all in one location. Our Medical Centre is easily accessible and have ample free parking.

    Our clinic serves a densely populated area of York/Toronto. We offer a congenial environment that enables you to provide the very best for your patients. The clinic is equipped with the latest diagnostic technology, including digital X-rays, Ultrasound, and Echocardiogram.

    Job description

    Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing patient results and providing follow-up including communication of results, collaboration with referring physicians, arranging appropriate management and referral and collaborating with other specialists as needed
  • Responding to patient calls: assessing patient health care needs, triaging urgency, reviewing results and communicating management plans
  • Conducting in person or virtual assessments including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations and interpreting findings.
  • Counseling patients about treatment options including procedures, risks, complications, side effects and costs
  • Providing follow-up for patients
  • Collaborating with other members of the team in patient care as needed
  • Performing certain acts under medical directives delegated by a physician
  • Maintaining accurate, concise and confidential documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data.

    Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant

    Job Requirements:

  • Successful completion of the Physician Assistant Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution.
  • Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) preferred.
  • Flexible with superior organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills, 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 service.
  • Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations.
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $32.00-$42.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flextime
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
    Schedule:
  • 4 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evenings
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay

    • Example 4

    MedCare Clinics is a new multi-specialty medical clinic located in Niagara Falls / St. Catharines, Ontario. Our clinic's mission is to provide exceptional medical care to the surrounding communities. Our services include providing care in a family practice setting as well as walk-ins that are always welcome. Our team also includes specialty physicians that practice Internal Medicine; Our clinic has an on-site blood lab and INR clinic as well as vaccinations and seasonal flu clinics all provided by our Registered Nurse & Phlebotomist. MedCare Clinics is looking to grow our team with the addition of a physician assistant. The physician assistant will work under the supervision of our qualified family physician.

    Job Type / Category

    A brief list of the Physician Assistant�s duties will include the following:
  • Complete patient medical history & physical examination
  • Complete virtual (telephone) consult as needed
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, etc.)
  • Provide treatment plans and diagnosis
  • Educate and counsel patients
  • Prescribe medications
  • Collaborate with the physician to ensure the quality of patient care

    We are offering a competitive salary and flexible hours. Shifts will include some weekend coverage. 40 hours/week. 8-10 hours per day shifts - schedule varies based on your availability. Location will be in Niagara Falls / St. Catharines, ON.

    Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

    - Completion of a Physician Assistant program

    - International Medical Graduate with extensive Physician Assistant or independent practice experience

    - EMR experience

    - Standard of card according to the Canadian healthcare system

    *Benefits offered to full time employees after 6 months*

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

    Experience:
  • Physician Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
  • Accuro EMR: 1 year Medicine: 1 year (preferred)

    • Example 5

    Warden Family Practice and Walk-in

    Warden and Sheppard intersection of Scarborough.

    A busy Family Practice in Scarborough

    Family Physician
  • or Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant*

    Speaking English & Mandarin

    Vacancy: Family Physician or Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant to help provide care to his growing practices as of June 2022.

    A minimum of 5 days per week.

    Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent Certified through CCPA (or PA-C for US grads)

    The duties will include but not be limited to:

    Come up with a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan Education of patients on health promotion and disease prevention Referrals to allied health professionals and specialists Completion of patient health related forms

    Excellent communication skills

    Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently Interest in primary care

    Compensation: flexible based on level of experience

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    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Salary: $30.00-$50.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour 1 year (preferred)

    • What does a Physician Assistant do? 

    The main role of a Physician Assistant is to see and assess patients who are in need of medical care. A Physician Assistant is a clinician whose work is meant to extend the services provided by a Physician. In some practices, such as family medicine, a Physician Assistant can see their own patients under the supervision of a Physician. A Physician Assistant is sometimes also responsible for pre-op and post-op follow-ups and facilitating referrals.

    Physician Assistant skills and qualifications

    A successful Physician Assistant will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications required for the duties performed in this job. Some of these may include: 

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Results-oriented work ethic and ability to undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives
    • Proven written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to think critically and solve problems
    • Ability to work well with a team and develop partnerships with multiple diverse medical professionals
    • Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot with creative thinking
    • Excellent work and attendance record
    • Excellent initiative and independent judgement

    Physician Assistant experience requirements

    For entry-level Physician Assistant positions, look for candidates who have gained Physician Assistant designation, as that will prove they have adequate practical training and experience to succeed in the role. For positions that require a more experienced Physicians Assistant, candidates must have two or more years of previous experience in a Physician Assistant role. Additional experience in other related healthcare positions is also beneficial for candidates.

    Physician Assistant training and education

    Physician Assistant candidates must have a Physician Assistant designation. There are only four schools in Canada that give the Physician Assistant designation: The University of Manitoba Master’s of PA Studies, McMaster University PA Education Program, University of Toronto (PA Consortium), and the Canadian Forces PA Program. To be accepted into any of the Physician Assistant programs, an applicant will need to have obtained an undergraduate degree, have healthcare experience, and provide letters of references. The two-year program is the same at every institution.

    Physician Assistant salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Physician Assistant in Canada is $49,732 per year. The actual salary can vary depending on experience, location, and the company that is hiring.

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    What should you look for in a Physician Assistant's resume?

    When reviewing resumes for a Physician Assistant, look for someone who has experience working in the same environment you are hiring for. If the position is to work with a particular population, like pediatrics or geriatrics, it is important that the Physician Assistant has this kind of experience. In Manitoba, it is mandatory for Physician Assistants to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

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