The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Center for Mental Health
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Physician
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $49.57- $61.96 per hour
Shifts: Weekdays; Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 10, 2024
Working under the direction of the supervising physician and in accordance with the delegated medical act, the Physician Assistant (PA) will work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting UHN's Substance Use Services (SUS). Here, the PA will focus on helping patients and medical teams at UHN by addressing the complex medical, psychological and social needs of individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) across the continuum of care - from emergency department encounters to inpatient/surgical wards, to ensure a smooth transition into outpatient services and community-based care. Specifically, the PA will play a key role in: 1) Improving access and quality of care to patients with SUD at Toronto Western Hospital; and 2) Expansion of UHN's Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT) - UHN's Addictions Consult Service which consists of 13 physicians - from Toronto Western Hospital to Toronto General Hospital. The principal responsibilities of the PA may include but are not limited to:
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.
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.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
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.