physician assistant
Posted on
November 12, 2024
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Enhanced Care Clinic
Job details
*Job description*
Enhanced Care Clinic is a team of 80 family doctors and specialists, together with pharmacists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, nurses and staff, working together to help patients get healthy quickly and safely. Each clinic is equipped with the latest equipment and technologies, including electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Our clinic delivers innovative medical care to patients of Etobicoke, Aurora, Thornhill, Newmarket, Bradford, Toronto and surrounding areas.
*Summary*: The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care and collaborate with all physicians, specialists, rehabilitation, pharmacy and the rest of the allied health team and staff. *This is a part-time permanent position (2-3 days a week).*
*Location: *3857 Lakeshore Blvd West, Etobicoke, ON M8W 0A2
*Reports to:*
-Supervising physicians or physicians on duty for clinical direction and supervision
-Managing Director of Operations for administrative and professional roles and responsibilities
*Responsibilities*:
Direct Patient Care:
* Allow faster access to care for patients in the area
* Enable more seniors to stay independently at home longer
* Achieve better health targets and outcomes for patients with chronic diseases
* Avoid patients falling in between the ?gap? when seeking specialist care
* Activities including and not limited to - conducting patient interviews, histories, physical examinations; performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; arranging follow up care appointments and counseling on preventive health care
Communication:
* Establish clear and efficient communication with supervising physicians for direction and consultations
* Become the bridge among supervising physicians, other physicians, patients, caregivers, and other health providers
Medical Documentation and Record Keeping:
* Perform proper documentation and record keeping to fulfill the medical-legal responsibilities
* Understand and be compliant with clinic process and procedures
Collaboration with Care Team:
* Integrate and collaborate with all physicians, specialists, rehabilitation, pharmacy and the rest of the allied health team and staff
* Facilitate continuity of care for patients accessing services at the clinic
Administrative:
* Develop process and protocols for better family practice care
* Identify opportunities and recommend actions to improve care and service at the clinic
* Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant.
*Requirements:*
* Graduate of the McMaster University or University of Toronto Consortium Physician Assistant Program
* Successful completion of CCPA exam or equivalent. Candidates writing the exam in the future will also be considered for this position.
* Ability to travel and provide home visit to patients in the surrounding areas
* Clinical experience in family practice (RN skills) and case management - an asset
* Proficient computer skills: clinical documentation and communication in EMR
* Excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task and willingness to learn
*Why Enhanced Care might be the right place for you:*-_Nominated for 2012 York Regions' Character Organization Award_-_Winner of 2015 OPA's Collaborative Services Award_-_Ongoing career training and growth opportunity_
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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LocationEtobicoke, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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