Physician Assistant - Pediatric ENT

Original job posting

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive medical assessment, management, and education for pediatric patients in partnership with Otolaryngologists. They will facilitate clinical protocols and support patient care across the clinic, emergency department, inpatient units, and operating rooms.

Job details

The Physician Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Pediatric Otolaryngologists. The Physician Assistant will play a major role in facilitating consistent application of clinical protocols and continuity of care, utilizing the principles of evidence based practice. The Physician Assistant will work in partnership with Pediatric Otolaryngologists, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. This role will support the clinical activity of Pediatric Otolaryngologists, the associated patient care and interventions of the Pediatric ENT service. This includes the Pediatric ENT Clinic, and may include the Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Inpatient Units, and Operating. The Physician Assistant will provide a full range of physician assistant services, requesting consultation with appropriate physicians, clinicians, or other health care resources as indicated. The Physician Assistant will order diagnostic tests as applicable, prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The Physician Assistant will participate in the education of other health professional trainees as appropriate, as well as research and academic pursuits as directed by the identified Physician Supervisor. Certificate of Registration with The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Graduate of Physician Assistant Program Prior experience in the Pediatric Otolaryngology and/or Pediatric Acute Care settings an asset Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in applying advanced Otolaryngology knowledge, physical assessment skills, diagnostic interventions and self-care or caregiver-lead management skills for pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child and adolescent Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development including the unique aspects of adolescent development Experience and ability to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff, other health professionals Demonstrated ability to make decisions and perform well in critical high stress situations Demonstrated proficiency in working with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including Intensivists, Nurses and other health care professionals Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to promote professional development Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children

What you’ll do

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive medical assessment, management, and education for pediatric patients in partnership with Otolaryngologists. They will facilitate clinical protocols and support patient care across the clinic, emergency department, inpatient units, and operating rooms.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Physician Assistant program and hold a Certificate of Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Otolaryngology or pediatric acute care is required.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Clinical protocols
• Evidence-based practice
• Medical assessment
• Patient education
• Diagnostic testing
• Medication prescription
• Physical assessment
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Patient-centered care
• Chronic Diseases
• Medication Dispensation
• Research
• Acute Care
• Adolescent Psychology
• Management
• Certified Patient Safety Officer
• Pediatrics
• Medical Guideline
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Otolaryngology
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Emergency Departments
• Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Lead Management
• Nursing
• Caregiving
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Pediatric Physician Assistant
• General Pediatrician
• Specialist Medical Practitioners
• Pediatricians, General