Position Summary

The PA (Physician Assistant) is a highly skilled healthcare professional functioning in a physician extender role to support our acute internal and family medicine patients in the Medicine Program. As a Physician Assistant at Quinte Health, you will:

• Practice at full scope while maintaining a manageable load that allows you to provide high-quality, person-centered care
• Be embedded in a collaborative and supportive interprofessional team with fellow providers, the internal and family medicine team, specialties and subspecialties
• Care for and guide patients experiencing a wide variety of diagnoses, and their families, through their in-patient journey
• Access a variety of hospital resources to provide comprehensive and highly coordinated care to your patients
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility to determine how each day will flow based on your caseload, the needs of your patients, and their families and caregivers

Required

• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligibility
• Accredited Physician Assistant
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate
• Ability to perform all specialized functions (Delegated Medical Acts) in the clinical service area
• Certification relative to area of work is preferred

Duties

The PA identifies solutions for complex healthcare issues for patients within Belleville General Hospital and/or Trenton Memorial Hospital’s acute medicine units. The PA is responsible for assessments, diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, documentation, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing procedures within the legislated scope of practice.

In addition to direct clinical care, the PA engages in continuous quality improvement, promotes the use of research and evidence-based practice, facilitates system change, and supports staff development through coaching and/or professional development opportunities. The PA demonstrates strong communication skills, champions person and family centered-care, advocates for vulnerable patients and their caregivers, and provides support and education to the interprofessional team.

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds.
Mobility
• Required Constantly – standing,
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping,
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling, and
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing.
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion,
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down), and
• Required Rarely – foot action.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.