Physician Assistant, Neurology

Job summary

The Physician Assistant will provide specialized neurological care as part of an interdisciplinary team within a hospital setting. They are responsible for managing chronic diseases and participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Job details

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Rotation/Shifts Days, 8 hour shifts. For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Basic Requirements Completion of an accredited PA program or equivalent; Certified or eligible to be certified through the CAPA (Canadian Association of Physician Assistants) or Certified through NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for American educated/trained PAs; Current certification in BCLS; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of chronic disease management; Knowledge and awareness of principles and issues related to the delivery of primary care; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Familiarity with computers and typing proficiency; Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities; Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team; Demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize, organize and work independently; Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and willingness to actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities/initiatives; Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Current ACLS certification; Previous experience in generalist or hospitalist or emergency room care; Experience with electronic health records an asset; Previous experience in internal or hospital medicine; What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.

What you’ll do

The Physician Assistant will provide specialized neurological care as part of an interdisciplinary team within a hospital setting. They are responsible for managing chronic diseases and participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold certification through CAPA or NCCPA. Additionally, applicants should possess current BCLS certification and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Insurance protection
• Discounts on products and services
• Health and wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Neurology
• Chronic disease management
• Primary care
• Patient care
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Quality improvement
• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Electronic health records
• Hospital medicine
• Emergency room care
• BCLS certification
• ACLS certification

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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