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physician assistant

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Employer details St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake

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St. Joseph?s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is a Centre of Excellence and was founded on the rich history and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who built and administered the Hospital. SJGHEL is a 55-bed hospital with three satellite sites. It is the largest corporation in 3.5-hour corridor between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, Ontario that provides; Obstetrical Services, Intensive Care, Surgical Services, Specialist Clinics, Addiction Treatment Services, CT Scanning, Dialysis Services, and Inpatient/Outpatient Diabetes Education and Care. We also provide the largest Satellite Oncology Program with over 500 visits annually. Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare? SJGHEL is seeking a passionate Physician Assistants (PA) to join our dedicated team! * 1-Temporary FT - Emergency Department (1 year) Here?s your chance to collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare experts, delivering exceptional patient care and making a real impact on patient outcomes. *What You?ll Do:* * Thorough Patient Assessments: Dive deep into patient needs and collaborate on personalized treatment plans. * Direct Patient Care: From minor procedures to ongoing care, you?ll be hands-on in improving lives. * Educate and Empower: Guide patients and families on preventive measures and treatment options, ensuring they?re informed every step of the way. * Team Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals t optimize care. *Why SJGHEL?* * Mission-Driven: Our values of Compassion, Respect, and Integrity guide everything we do. * Innovation Hub: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and strive for continuous improvement. * Community Impact: Join a hospital that?s at the heart of our community, providing vital services with a personal touch. *The ideal candidate must possess:* * Education: Graduate from a recognized Physician Assistant program certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (US). * Experience In: Shared decision-making and leadership techniques is preferred. * Skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills. *Duties Include: (Specific duties will be subject to delegation of the Supervising Physician)* * Utilize assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required. * Order and complete preliminary interpretation of necessary diagnostic tests and communicate results. * Monitor patient progress and response to treatment, and document on chart or within electronic record. * Work collaboratively with Physicians, Nurses and other Allied Healthcare Professionals to provide optimal day-to-day clinical management for select patient populations. * Provide education to patients, families and other Healthcare Providers as appropriate to the clinical setting. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $87,809.00-$100,913.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Extended health care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Education: * Bachelor's Degree (required) Work Location: In person