Physician Assistant - Odette Cancer Centre - Temporary full-time - 2026-19022 (2026-19022)

Job summary

Provide outpatient care and longitudinal follow-up for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team. Recruit eligible patients for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials and support trial-related assessments, samples, consultations, and diagnostic testing.

Job details

Position Summary The Division of Medical Oncology seeks a certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) to join its established gastrointestinal (GI) medical oncology and clinical trials program. Our organization is seeking a qualified PA to collaborate in the care of patients with GI cancers (gastric, hepatobiliary, pancreas, colorectal), with a focus on improving clinical trial opportunities for our patients. The presence of a PA will enhance patient participation in clinical trials, which aligns with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Strategic Plan to integrate Personalized & Precise Treatments into clinical care. The PA staff will join outpatient operations and our multidisciplinary health team to ensure longitudinal patient care and foster improved access to clinical trials. The PA will work in collaboration with a team of 6 medical oncologists, clinical fellows, residents, and trainees. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of academic activities. Clinical services will be provided to patients diagnosed with GI malignancies under the direct supervision of the GI Medical Oncology attending physicians and dually report to the Operations Lead of the Odette Cancer Care Program. Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Participate in outpatient GI medical oncology clinics to care for patients with GI malignancies undergoing systemic therapy and follow-up Conduct comprehensive history and physical assessments and interpret findings with an oncologic focus under the supervision of GI medical oncologists Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigations, availability of services and needs of each patient Collaborate with patients and the multidisciplinary health team outside of clinic to ensure seamless, longitudinal care (care coordination, follow-up phone calls, clinic preparation, paperwork, etc.) Assess and recruit new patients with GI malignancies for participation in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of novel anti-cancer therapies Assist GI clinical trial team members in completing clinical trial requirements and facilitating patient care such as obtaining samples, conducting focused assessments, organizing consultations, and/or ordering diagnostic tests Qualifications/Skills Current Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or eligible for registration following successful completion of a certification exam Certified or awaiting test results through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Membership with the Canadian Association of the Physician Assistants Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in an inter-professional healthcare environment Duration: 1 year contract with potential for extension to permanent

What you’ll do

Provide outpatient care and longitudinal follow-up for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team. Recruit eligible patients for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials and support trial-related assessments, samples, consultations, and diagnostic testing.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certified, or awaiting certification results, through PACCC or NCCPA. Membership in the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants and strong interpersonal, communication, and interprofessional collaboration skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Oncology Patient Assessment
• Medical History and Physical Examination
• Treatment Planning
• Gastrointestinal Oncology
• Clinical Trial Recruitment
• Clinical Trial Coordination
• Patient Care Coordination
• Follow-Up Care
• Diagnostic Test Ordering
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Communication
• Patient Sample Collection

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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