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Physician Assistant - Emergency Department (South Shore Regional Hospital)

Bridgewater, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Nov 2023

💰 $116,680/yr($85,619/yr – $116,680/yr)

About the role

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Req ID: 148695
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Start Sprint Emergency SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 26-Nov-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Recruitment Incentives

Signing bonuses starting at $5000 with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements plus up to $5000 for relocation expenses (Return of Service Agreements required).

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is currently accepting applications for Physician Assistant at the South Shore Emergency Department. These exciting new positions with Nova Scotia Health are assisting in transforming healthcare delivery and patient care throughout our province. Join a team of individuals working to help patients, families and caregivers with the right care at the right time in the right place.

As a member of the team, the Physician Assistant (PA) will report to the Primary Supervising Physician and functions within a dynamic collaborative care team. Under the supervision of a surgeon/physician, the PA will provide general medical and surgical care to patients with a wide variety of traumatic injuries, acute conditions, and elective surgical disorders.

Physician Assistant Responsibilities

Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics
Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings
Utilize primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required
Order preliminary diagnostic testing and follow-up; with interpretation of results
Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services and special needs of patient
Implement effective treatment plans that include preventive and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating appropriate procedural skills, as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile, and the supervising physician
Collaborate with and seek appropriate consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care

Facility, Community and Opportunity Information

Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities, zones and communities:

Please refer to our ‘Locations’ page for more detailed information on our facilities, http://www.nshealth.ca/locations and https://recruitment.nshealth.ca/place for more detailed information on the surrounding communities.