Job Description

Experienced Solo Family Physician seeking Physician Assistant to help with all facets of primary care.

The practice is full-scope primary care encompassing care from across the lifespan including obstetrical care, well baby care, adult chronic disease, mental health, geriatric care and palliative care. The practice is affiliated with the Hamilton Family Health Team and has mental health counsellors, a dietician and a psychiatrist on site as part of the healthcare team.

Position Summary

The physician will ensure that the Physician Assistant has adequate supervision, that is acceptable to both the PA and the physician, at all times.

Clinical Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Office consultations, virtually and in person: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations; perform periodic health examinations, promote wellness and health maintenance; order appropriate laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies: Facilitate patient referral to the appropriate specialist or agency; conduct follow-up visits on patients and updating medical histories
• Preventative care: Perform age and medically appropriate immunizations; all age-related cancer screening (including Paps)
• Doing/assisting with procedures such as joint injections, I and D's, frenulectomies, etc

Job Assets

• No weekends, holidays, home visits, after hours or call requirements
• Free parking
• UptoDate provided, CME supported and regularly scheduled during clinic time (if candidate wishes)
• The physician practices up to date, evidence based care and values anytime the PA contributes new information/learnings
• The physician welcomes the opportunity to help train new grads/those with little or no family practice experience
• Health spending account/RRSP contributions are available through the Hamilton Family Health Team
• Protected time for paperwork
• The physician works alongside the PA-discussions about patient encounters are protected and occur daily.
• The physician is always available for questions/concerns
• Small clinic and supportive work environment where the PA is very appreciated and respected as an integral part of the team
• The candidate will have the opportunity to know patients over time and will have a chance to make a real impact on their lives. Patients will remember the PA and the positive impact they have had on their lives

Qualifications

• Must hold US or Canadian BSc(PA), or Department of Defense (Military) educational/experience
• Must be certified by either the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (in the U.S.) or the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada as well as the CPSO
• Must meet the competencies outlined by the province in the Defining the Physician Assistant Role in Ontario
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and presentation skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members

• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to learn and optimize use of the office electronic health records (EHR) system, Telus EMR preferred

Hours of work/Training

• 32 hours-40 hours per week, depending on candidate's preference
• Position to start immediately-Current PA willing to help with training until they leave for maternity leave in October, this position is permanent full time and NOT a maternity leave coverage

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