Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Melfort

Position #: 9013138

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the (CPSS).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses

Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Technical skills
Intermediate Computer Skills
Analytical skills
Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others

Other Information

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
Travel within Saskatchewan
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the (CPSS).

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