Physician Assistant in Brampton

WellFort Community Health Services is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. WellFort is a community-based, not-for-profit health organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and inclusive health services to the diverse communities we serve.

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, community-oriented primary health care with an emphasis on accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care. Working within WellFort's interdisciplinary model, the Physician Assistant will provide clinical care to clients across diverse communities and populations.

General Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care within the scope of practice, organizational policies, and approved medical directives.
• Conduct patient assessments, including comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and investigations in accordance with applicable medical directives.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide follow-up care and support continuity of care.
• Perform appropriate minor procedures within the PA's scope of practice and organizational medical directives.
• Provide patient education related to preventive health, medications, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Support health promotion, disease prevention, and population health initiatives.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, community services, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Identify barriers to care and support clients in accessing appropriate health and community resources.
• Advocate with and/or on behalf of clients when appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and team meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational projects.
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve client and system outcomes.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
• Current regulation under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Experience in family medicine, primary care, community health, or a related setting is considered an asset.
• Excellent clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.
• Commitment to health equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

WellFort is committed to becoming an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free health centre and to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.