Certified Physician Assistant - Ccpa Req (Full Time)

Physician Assistant

THIS OPORTUNITY IS ONLY OFFERED TO GRADUATES FROM ONTARIO'S 2024 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMS. Candidates who do not have the PA certification from an Ontario Program will be automatically rejected.

Lawrence Park Cardiology is participating in the 2024 Physician Assistant Career Start (PACS) program and looking to hire eligible graduates from Ontario’s 2024 Physician Assistant programs

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing leadership and support to the physician on duty.

Roles and Responsibilities – Under the Medical Directive of a Physician:

• Act independently as a Physician Assistant at Lawrence Park Cardiology and Yorkview Cardiology
• Conduct histories, physical examinations, order and interpret investigations, perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Educate patients on treatment
• Work to extend physician services and can work autonomously
• Works side-by-side with echo/ecg techs
• See patients and reviews results

Qualifications:

• Awarded the Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) designation from CAPA - Mandatory
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current registration in good standing with CAPA.
• ACLS certified, required
• Experience as a Physician Assistant, an asset.
• New graduates of PA Programs are welcomed
• Experience in out-patient Cardiology, an asset

Duties

Work independently and with the Physician in charge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Electronic medical records: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian University Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) (required)

Location:

• Toronto, ON (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON