Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre·Barrie, Ontario
Provide dedicated clinical support to the Emergency Department under supervision of on-call and attending Emergency Physicians.
Assess and manage patients across assigned ED zones, including low- and high-acuity areas.
Obtain patient histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments.
Formulate differential diagnoses and determine need for further investigation with the most responsible physician.
Initiate and participate in resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients per departmental protocols.
Perform or assist with emergency procedures within scope of practice under physician supervision.
Support timely disposition planning (admission, discharge, transfer coordination) and facilitate patient flow.
Complete assessment notes, procedure notes, and discharge documentation.
Order and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests (e.g., hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, plain film x-ray).
Communicate relevant information and proposed treatment plans to the supervising physician and seek direction as appropriate.
Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, social work, respiratory therapy, and other allied health.
Liaise with subspecialty consultants as required.
Participate in case conferences, teaching rounds, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in clinical supervision and teaching of Physician Assistant students on rotation when required
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a healthcare provider who always works under the supervision of a registered physician. The PA supports the physician as the principal medical decision-maker and the supervising physician is responsible for the direction of the PA's activities. PAs are highly skilled providers with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as part of a physician-led team in a variety of clinical settings. The Emergency Medicine PA will provide dedicated clinical support to the Emergency Department at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, working directly under the supervision of the on-call and attending Emergency Physicians. The role is designed to assist with the growing patient volume and acuity across the department, including undifferentiated presentations, minor and major trauma, medical resuscitation, and time-sensitive diagnostic pathways, with coverage spanning multiple ED zones. Clinical expert competencies are central to the function of the PA and draw on the other competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Management, Health Advocacy, Scholar, and Professionalism.
Graduate of a Canadian or US accredited Physician Assistant education program. Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification (Mandatory). Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or eligible to register upon passing certification (Mandatory) and maintain active CPSO registration annually. BCLS, ACLS, and ATLS (Mandatory); PALS preferred.
2 years' experience in an acute care or emergency setting; experience in emergency medicine, critical care, or internal medicine.
familiarity with high-acuity presentations, trauma resuscitation, and rapid clinical decision-making. Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent; Undergraduate Degree. Integrate core PA competencies to provide ethical, patient-centred medical care in a high-volume, high-acuity environment
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.
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