will work collaboratively with internal medicine specialists, to deliver high-quality acute inpatient care to the hospital’s Critical Care Unit and internal medicine consultation to the hospital’s inpatient medical and surgical units and emergency department. 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 Internal Medicine Physician Assistant will follow a rotational schedule that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends. 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 c

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• 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 in-patient 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

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER