PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - NEPHROLOGY SERVICE
Job Posting #: 915359
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nephrology
Reports to: Sr Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: September 28, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Division of Nephrology at University Health Network. The Nephrology Service is committed to best practice and developing innovative and evidenced based approach to patients with kidney disease, with a strong academic focus including trainees who rotate throughout medicine subspecialties, and fellowship programs focusing on general and advanced training in Nephrology.
SUMMARY:
The Nephrology Service consists of the outpatient in-centre hemodialysis program at Toronto General, which provides dialysis to over 300 patients split over and alternating day schedule. Inpatient nephrology spans across all sites at UHN including TG, TW, PMH, Toronto Rehab, and Sinai. This includes an inpatient Nephrology Unit at TG, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease Clinics, Satellite hemodialysis units at Sheppard & Sussex.
The Physician Assistant (PA) will be part of the Nephrology team. Working under the direction of the supervising Nephrologist, and in accordance with the delegated medical act, the principal responsibilities of the PA include utilizing and demonstrating a knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence to care for Nephrology patients in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: conducting patient interviews and 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. Clinical areas will include inpatient consultative service, ambulatory dialysis services and nephrology clinics. The PA will have the opportunity to develop expertise in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease, in addition to patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, including the opportunity to become skilled in central venous catheter insertion and removal. Our division has a dedicated training program to on board the successful candidate. 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 Nephrology patients in a physician-extender role. Their role will include, but will not be limited to, comprehensive inpatient medical management of nephrology patients, including assisting with patient admissions and discharges. The PA will be joining a team that focuses on continuous 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 Nephrology Service. 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) weekdays +/- weekends. (total 37.5 hours per week)
REQUIREMENTS:
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At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
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Must be a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or a American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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Must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) or a current member of the American Association of Physician Associates (AAPA)
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Maintain certification and CCPA/PA-C designation by completing the required CPD/CME credits
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Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
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Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
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Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
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Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
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Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
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Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
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Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
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Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
Why join UHN?
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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Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
