Physician Assistant - Jobs in Sherwood Park, AB

Job Description

The Sherwood Park Primary Care Network is a group of health care professionals and administrative staff who work with you and your Doctor to help you live well. Our caring team provides education and support for managing chronic diseases and mental health concerns, while providing access to specialists and services all within your local community.We are currently looking for aPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT to join our team. If you have the qualifications listed below, please submit your resume along with a cover letter for consideration.Please note this is a full time, permanent position 0.4 FTE (15.5 hours per week).Working under the direction of the supervising physician and/or designated alternate, the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with patients, family physicians, and other team members to provide comprehensive clinical services and provide expert clinical care in managing the healthcare needs of patients. The PA will work with the supervising physician to ensure that all aspects of the care provided are physician indicated and in keeping with best practice guidelines. The PA will work to full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing evidence-based comprehensive care, education and guidance to patients with chronic disease.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: · Provide comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis (including the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests), intervention (including the prescribing of medications), management, referrals and evaluation of patient/client care across the continuum of health care services and initiate appropriate treatments, according to currently accepted evidence-based practice· Assessment of patient conditions, needs and goals in collaboration with the patient, supervising physician and interdisciplinary team· Identify needs and set priorities in collaboration with the client and other team members· Initiate, recommend and facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and programs· Provide relevant patient education to prevent and manage clinical conditions· Participate in evaluation of the clinic and its services· Undertake disease management, incorporating monitoring progress, response to treatment, and promote the preventive aspects of patient care· Assist in the development of policies and protocols for chronic disease management, geriatric care, maternal/child and mental health to develop systems and communication protocols to facilitate patient follow up· Assist in setting up health promotion programs relevant to the needs of the practice population· Contribute to the development and implementation of patient self-management programs· Support implementation of strategies for improving the quality and provision of care for the practice population· Any other duties that may be reasonably required for the success of the PCNSkills and Abilities

• Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptiveness
• Critical thinking skills
• Effective patient service skills
• At minimum, basic computer skills in word processing and email
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records
• Critical, complex clinical decision-making skills
• Practice within the governance of the regulatory organization.
• Initiative, accountability, decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities

· Experience working in a team setting with other health professionalsEducation and Experience · Graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program· Certification as a physician assistant by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)· Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)· Five to ten (5-10) years or more of related experience· Experience in establishing protocols for program startups, especially developing plans and priorities when workload varies· Previous experience working in a family practice setting will be considered an assetProfessional Development· As professionals supervised by physicians, PAs are to follow all CPSA Standards of Practice and comply with CPSA continuing competence requirements· Responsible for maintaining continuing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities· A certain degree of autonomy with supervision may be established over timePersonal Attributes and Competencies

• Ability to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, clients and other members of the community

• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Respect and understanding of confidentiality
• Thrives in a complex changing environment
• High levels of integrity and professional behavior

Working Conditions · A current and clear criminal records check is required· A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel to various stakeholder locations· CPR· Will require flexibility in hours and days of work with frequent early mornings and evening hours.APPLY TODAY. We thank all the applicants, however, only shortlisted will be contacted. This job posting closes no later than May 14, 2021.Job Types: Part-time, PermanentSalary: $30.97-$49.19 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• physician assistant: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants registration (preferred)
• CPSA registration (preferred)