About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) will work within a multidisciplinary team in General Paediatric Inpatient Services in the Division of Paediatric Medicine under the supervision of paediatric staff physicians. The position includes completing detailed clinical assessments of children, implementing medical directives, coordinating acquisition of appropriate investigations, assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions, participating in family-centred rounds, reviewing cases with the medical team, and completing related administrative clinical documentation.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

• Obtain the medical history from paediatric patients with acute and acute-on-chronic illnesses
• Complete focused physical examinations relevant to the paediatric assessment
• Participate in the development and implementation of medical directives for ordering of common
• investigations such as bloodwork, urinalyses, routine radiological studies, etc.
• Produce clinical documentation and reports using electronic medical record systems
• Liaise with consultation services
• Complete administrative documentation, i.e. medication reconciliation
• Participate in Divisional quality, safety and efficiency activities
• Participate in daily educational rounds

Here's What You'll Need

• Educational requirement: Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHScPA) or Master's degree (MPAS) from a university level program.
• Eligible certification and membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
• Active Physician Assistant registration with the CPSO
• Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician's and other team members.
• Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety.
• Respect for patient confidentiality and awareness of issues around age of consent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children and their family members as well as members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work according to the hospital's policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Strong IT (Information Technology) Proficiency and experience with EPIC (Electronic Patient Information Chart) preferred.
• Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Here**'s What You'**ll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• Temporary full-time, 13-month contract
• 37.5 hours per week

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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