Hospitalist Physician Assistant in North Bay

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking two (2) full-time Physician Assistants to support its Hospitalist program.

Our Organization: North Bay Regional Health Centre is a 480 bed health care organization with acute care services including a 24/7 emergency department, 16 bed Critical Care Unit, inpatient adult and pediatric medicine, internal medicine and IM subspecialties (GI, respirology, endocrinology, nephrology, non-invasive cardiology), obstetrics and gynecology, pathology, psychiatry and surgical subspecialties.

The City of North Bay and Community: North Bay, Ontario combines the tranquility of cottage life with the amenities of a mid-sized city. Situated on the banks of two large lakes, North Bay is home to the largest airport north of Toronto and is conveniently located an hour north of Muskoka. North Bay has a population of 52,000 and features an abundance of elementary and secondary schools, retail and entertainment venues, waterfront dining and outdoor recreation.

Position Description: Reporting to the Manager of Medical Affairs and the Chief & Medical Director of General & Family Practice, the Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with inpatient medicine physicians (family doctors and internal medicine specialists) to deliver high quality acute care as part of the hospitalist medicine service. This high volume service provides acute care to unattached patients in a team-based model. The Physician Assistants play a pivotal role in providing continuity of care throughout a patient’s hospital stay. This role functions in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation and under approved hospital medical directives. The Hospitalist Physician Assistant will work weekdays, with the potential for scheduled evenings and weekends with future program growth. No overnight shifts or on-call coverage will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians to provide comprehensive medical care and consultation to a diverse patient population
• Collect, interpret, and integrate patient information (current, historical, and diagnostic) to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Participate actively in daily multidisciplinary rounds
• Facilitate timely and safe patient discharges and transfers
• Contribute to a team-based approach that emphasizes quality, safety and patient-centered care

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid vacation
• Employee benefits package and pension

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant education program offered in Canada or the United States
• Certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or US National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Registration in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Current BCLS Certification (recent as of one year) required
• Recent past experience as a Physician Assistant in an inpatient medicine setting or relevant clinical placement experience in an inpatient medicine setting

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication required
• Ability to function independently and as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in caring for all patients
• Involved in continuing education on an ongoing basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (French / English) is an asset