Physician Assistant
About the role
Physician Assistant, Temporary Full-Time
Corporate - Medicine Program, Niagara Health - All Sites
Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period
Union: Non-Union
Position Objective
The Physician Assistant will be a collaborative member of the Niagara Health Medicine program. The PA is responsible for providing direct patient care, including the assessment, management, and treatment of adult patients in accordance with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation and site-specific medical directives. The PA will be providing patient care in acute, complex continuing care, clinic, and ambulatory care settings. The PA is expected to work collaboratively under the direction of supervising physician(s) with nursing, allied health, and other members of the patient care team including consulting services. The role will entail working closely with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote efficient and patient-centered care.
Qualifications
o Graduate of a Canadian or US accredited Physician Assistant Education Program
o Must be certified (CCPA or PA-C) or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or NCCPA (US certification)
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment, and competencies required for safe practice and patient safety as outlined in the professions' Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)/National Competency Profile
o ACLS certification
o Preference given to candidates with previous geriatric, adult acute/critical care, or internal medicine experience
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to document clinical encounters in a thorough and efficient manner
o Demonstrates role flexibility and superior organization skills
o Ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in an interprofessional healthcare environment
o Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient or team inquiries
o Excellent patient documentation
o Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm August 30, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #40243) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Physician Assistant
About the role
Physician Assistant, Temporary Full-Time
Corporate - Medicine Program, Niagara Health - All Sites
Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period
Union: Non-Union
Position Objective
The Physician Assistant will be a collaborative member of the Niagara Health Medicine program. The PA is responsible for providing direct patient care, including the assessment, management, and treatment of adult patients in accordance with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation and site-specific medical directives. The PA will be providing patient care in acute, complex continuing care, clinic, and ambulatory care settings. The PA is expected to work collaboratively under the direction of supervising physician(s) with nursing, allied health, and other members of the patient care team including consulting services. The role will entail working closely with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote efficient and patient-centered care.
Qualifications
o Graduate of a Canadian or US accredited Physician Assistant Education Program
o Must be certified (CCPA or PA-C) or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or NCCPA (US certification)
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment, and competencies required for safe practice and patient safety as outlined in the professions' Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)/National Competency Profile
o ACLS certification
o Preference given to candidates with previous geriatric, adult acute/critical care, or internal medicine experience
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to document clinical encounters in a thorough and efficient manner
o Demonstrates role flexibility and superior organization skills
o Ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in an interprofessional healthcare environment
o Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient or team inquiries
o Excellent patient documentation
o Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm August 30, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #40243) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.