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Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few standalone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care thats provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEOs Research Institute is dedicated to worldclass clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of childrens health concerns. CHEO has been named Canadas best healthcare employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canadas Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canadas Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Physician Assistant (PA) will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within the Inpatient Medicine program at CHEO working with the Division of Pediatric Medicine. In this role, the PA will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized children by conducting detailed clinical assessments, implementing medical directives, coordinating appropriate diagnostic investigations, and assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions. The PA will actively participate in familycentered rounds and collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to review and manage patient cases. This position offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering highquality, patient and familycentered pediatric care in a supportive team environment. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant Program (Essential) Previous experience in related field (Essential) Current appropriate level of lifesupport training (e.g., BCLS) with commitment to complete Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Essential) Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety (Essential) Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational skills (Essential) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly both verbally and in writing (Essential) Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team (Essential) Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a clinical environment (Essential) Strong problemsolving abilities and effective conflict resolution skills (Essential) Proven ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively (Essential) Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job (Essential) Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred) Registration as a Physician Assistant in Ontario with CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) (Essential) *Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the prescreening. Prescreening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive prescreening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr