William Osler Health System·Toronto, Ontario
The Physician Assistant will provide quality patient-focused care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, performing physical examinations, and executing medical directives.
Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.
Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.
As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.
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Working with a team of health professionals in an inter-professional collaborative model and under the supervision and/or delegation of a supervising physician (and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation) the Physician Assistant will provide quality patient focused care to patients in the Emergency Department under medical directives or direct orders.
Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories Performing physical examinations and interpret findings Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations Performing certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physician Counselling patients on preventive health care Organizing patient follow-up Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant
Graduate of the Physician Assistant Bachelors degree at McMaster University or the University of Toronto consortium Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support are mandatory Experience working in an emergency department preferred Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team Satisfactory employment and attendance record Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Service, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8 and 12 hours shifts (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements) SALARY: Minimum: $52.36 per hour Maximum: $64.98 per hour Internal application deadline: May 5, 2026 #LI-HT1 #PT Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and be certified or eligible for certification through the PA Certification Council. Mandatory certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NALS, with preference given to those with emergency department experience.
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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