Physician Assistant, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Program

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Program, Outpatients
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Manager
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $48.13 - $60.16 per hour
Shifts: 5 shifts per week; Monday to Friday; No On-Call or Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 31, 2025

The GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic is the only multidisciplinary clinic in Canada that is available for the diagnosis and management of patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD).

Our clinic successfully integrated a Physician Assistant (PA) in the last few years, which has helped reduce wait times and improve access to diagnostic assessments and care.

Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is looking to onboard another PA as we expand the clinic. The clinic functions as an outpatient service, with patient visits scheduled on weekdays between 9 AM - 5 PM. There are NO weekend, evening or call shifts required as part of this service. There is dedicated administrative time provided for charting and clinic preparation.

The successful candidate will join a team that includes an experienced PA that would help with training and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition. There are opportunities for continuing education that would help towards satisfying the annual maintenance of certification requirements which includes education rounds, conferences and team retreats.

There are also opportunities for participation in research studies and career growth as the clinic expands. We hope to utilize the strong skillset of a PA to reduce wait times and become a successful team member.

Duties

• Utilizing and demonstrating a theoretical knowledge and advanced level of clinical competence and excellence in caring for patients
• Collecting and interpreting data about the health of patients, symptom management, developing a medical diagnosis and management plan - in a team environment
• Play a vital role on the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities
• Participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development
• Interact with other team members including consulting physicians, other PAs, nurse practitioners, trainees (residents and fellows), nurses and other clinical and allied health staff

• Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
• Must be a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or a American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
• Must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to practice and use the title "Physician Assistant" or "PA" and eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with the supervising physician to adjust medical directives as needed and evolve the role to meet the patient/program needs

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.