Transplant Physician Assistant – New Grad Only (Physician Assistant Career Start)

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The Physician Assistant (PA) will be based at the Toronto General Site within the ATC Program. The ATC Program performs over 700 transplants a year including lung, heart, liver, kidney and pancreas/ islet, small bowel transplants.

Working under the direction of the supervising Transplant Attending, and in accordance with the delegated medical act, the principal responsibilities of the PA include utilizing and demonstrating a theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Transplant patients. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: conducting patient interviews; taking medical histories; performing physical examinations; ordering and interpreting tests; diagnosing and treating illness; performing therapeutic or
diagnostic procedures, providing medical orders and prescriptions; and counseling on preventative health care.

The PA will work with the supervisor to ensure that all aspects of the care provided are clinically indicated and in keeping with best practice guidelines. Throughout their careers, PAs also take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
The PA will function as a vital part of this collaborative team of Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Fellows and Allied Health Professionals providing care to Transplant patients in a physician-extender role. Their role will include, but will not be limited to, comprehensive inpatient medical management of transplant patients including assisting with patient admissions and discharges. The PA will have the opportunity to join a team that focuses on improvement and understands the importance of education and training in each member of the team. The PA will be offered training and educational opportunities and will be expected to develop their potential as a leader and teacher in the ATC Program. There is also potential for involvement in many of the research activities.
Successful individual will be required to work 8 to 12-hour shifts (days, evenings).

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.