Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9002197 (48852)

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined Posted until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Neuroscience 6300

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Job Description

Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS.

Human Resources Exemption: No

• Experience Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset Education Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC Licenses Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Valid Class 5 driver's license Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan). (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification) Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Memberships Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Competencies Analytical skills Communication skills Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Computer skills Technical skills Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Ability to work independently Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Other Information Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset Standby may be required.