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Job Summary & Requirements The primary role of the Physician Assistant (PA) will be to participate in the assessment and care of Emergency Department patients, under the supervision of the attending physician. The PA will provide care using evidence-based clinical practice standards and will adhere to established protocols. All activity will be under the direct supervision of an Emergency Department Physician, and within the medical directives endorsed by the RVH Medical Advisory Committee. As an integrated member of the health care team and support to the ED Physician, the PA will have a strong desire for lifelong learning, quality improvement, patient safety and collaborative team-based care. Education Undergraduate Degree Graduate of a Canadian or USAccredited Physician Assistant Education Program, including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam, or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification Mandatory BCLS and ACLS Experience Experience working in an Emergency Department setting is strongly preferred Integrate all the core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patientcentered medical care Perform a complete and appropriate clinical assessment of a patient and formulate a clinical treatment plan Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills Recognize their scope of practice while demonstrating effective and appropriate consultation practice with other healthcare professionals with respect to patient care, education, and legal opinions Responsibilities Clinical and General Responsibilities Obtain health history, including demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family, psychosocial history, medications, and/or allergies Perform comprehensive assessments, make differential diagnoses, order appropriate testing, coordinate and plan the management of ED patients. This includes assessment of vital signs and examination of all major body systems. Under the direction of the RVH medical directives, complete preliminary interpretations of necessary diagnostic tests including but not limited to haematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, peak flow and plain film xray. Perform procedures such as ECG, casting, suturing, application of orthopedic devices, slit lamp examination, measuring intraocular pressure, visual acuity. Collect blood samples (arterial and venous), minor surgical samples, body secretions and body fluids (semen, sputum, wound drainage, and urine). Supporting physicians with health care technology and applications such as Connecting Ontario and hospital applications including the Meditech Expanse System, Order Set repository, and bedside ultrasound Academic and Learner Supervision Participate in the supervision and support of medical learners as part of RVHs academic health sciences mandate. This may include Physician Assistant students, Clinical Clerks, Medical Residents, and other trainees. Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to learners in collaboration with the attending physician and multidisciplinary team. Contribute to a positive learning environment that promotes patient safety, evidencebased practice, and professional development. Communication Provide relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate. Provide education to patients, families, and other health providers as appropriate to the clinical setting. Communicate with other members of the health care team and other hospital departments, both orally, in writing, and electronically. Medical Documentation and Record Keeping Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records of the patient encounter and management plan Dictated records as appropriate Consultation requests Other types of documentation as required by the particular setting Collaborate with the Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration with all aspects of the Emergency Department team including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, clerical staff, technicians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, social workers, patient representatives, volunteers, and administrative staff to provide highquality care for patients. Collaboration with Affiliated Services (including Regional Sites) General Internal Medicine and Hospitalists Medical Imaging Paediatrics Obstetrics Critical Care Surgery Pathology Equity & InclusionRVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an antioppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Mtis, or Inuk person. AccommodationsRVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrierfree process, and recognize each applicants needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at . RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr