physician assistant
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June 19, 2024
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Renfrew Victoria Hospital
Job details
Physician Assistant- Emergency Department
Temporary, Part-Time (up to 6 months)
_The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year. _
_We are recruiting a Physician Assistant (PA) for our Emergency Department, to assist our Emergency Physicians on duty in assessing patients. The PA also participates in education sessions and may be asked to attend or participate in other activities related to the development of the ED service or hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, collaborative PA to join our hospital team. This is a up to 6 month contract with the potential to become permanent._
*We offer*:
? An experienced, collegial and committed team of emergency physicians, nurses and staff to support you, including social work, RT, geriatric assessor, imaging, and 24/7 laboratory
? Support of in-house hospitalists, general surgeons, internal medicine, nephrology, anaesthesia, and local back-up ED physicians.
? State-of-the-art equipment including GlideScope, Hi flow O2, Bipap, vents for transfer, bedside US
? X-Ray and CT 7 days a week, and weekday US
? Tertiary care available via air/land: The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO 1 hour east.
? Access to the hospital?s Employee Assistance Program, UptoDate, and Education Fund for CME
? As part of the Atlas Alliance of hospitals, our electronic medical record is EPIC and full training is provided.
*Responsibilities:*
? Under supervision of the ER physician and as per the medical directives: perform history and physicals, and develop a plan of care, order investigations and interpret findings, perform procedures, provide patient education and counselling, arrange interventions and post-discharge appointments
? Interact with other ED team members and community partners as part of the patients circle of care
? Anticipate patient needs and obstacles. Set realistic goals for patient care that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction based on evidence-based practice.
? Model and encourage personal accountability; support a common team purpose and direction
? Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
*Job Requirements*
? Successful completion of the Physician Assistant Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution.
? Certified 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 (CAPA)
? Demonstrates good initiative, problem solving and analytical skills
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills
? Sound commitment to patient and family centered care.
_RVH has a well-deserved reputation for having one of the most supportive, positive and collegial work environments for staff, while delivering the highest quality comprehensive patient care. _
_Named the ?Most Welcoming Town 2017?, the Town of Renfrew provides an exceptional quality of life including a thriving business sector with unique shopping exemplified by the town?s historic buildings and specialized shops. Located in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario?s adventure playground, Renfrew is situated only minutes away from pristine waterways, woodlands and forests, with the amenities of Ottawa close at hand. _
*For more information about this practice opportunity, please contact: *
*Alison Green, Vice President, Corporate Services (613) 432-4851 ext. 401 *
*aligreenrenfrewhosp.com*
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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LocationRenfrew, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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