Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9013138

Expected Start Date:  To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the (CPSS).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses

• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Technical skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others

Other Information

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php