Full Time Physician Assistant

Full Time Physician Assistant

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Location:
902 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M1W9

Salary: Highly Competitive


The PA is an integral and valued member of the Portsmouth Medical Clinic. The PA provides care of patients and families following the guiding principles and standards of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants. The PA advocates for quality of life for the patients by modelling leadership, ethics, advocacy, and excellence in the assessment process ensuring patient-centred care. The PA actively leads and contributes to team meetings and care planning.
Overview of Duties:
· Completes independent system-focused assessments to facilitate diagnosis and follow up
· Collaborates and assists the physician with assessments and procedures
· Completes telemedicine and virtual assessment as needed
· Liaises with the team, including other health care providers, patients, and family, to provide and promote excellence in care and the patient experience
· Collaborates with community partners to support best-practice guidelines
· Provides leadership and direction to the direct care staff
· Administers medications and treatments as prescribed within the PA scope of practice
· Documents all care, assessments, and observations as per regulatory guidelines
· Mentors, supports, and encourages newly hired staff and students
. Assist with basic travel consultations as required
. Assist with minor procedures as required
The above describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am until 4pm, Friday 7:30am until 1pm.
● Free on-site parking
● No night shifts, no statutory holidays
● Early closure on Friday afternoons
● Central location

Portsmouth Medicical Clinic

The successful applicant will provide comprehensive primary care services within the full scope of practice.
The Kingston Travel Vaccination Clinic provides consultations to travellers to discuss, administer, and dispense vaccinations and medications to help minimize health risks while abroad. The clinic also provides pre-employment communicable disease screenings.