Physician Assistant - Department of Surgery - Trauma Program

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

Posting Period

Open:        November 7, 2024

Deadline:   November 20, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

 Department of Surgery - Trauma Program

Reporting to the Clinical Leader/Manager and under the direction and supervision of a registered Physician and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to patients based on instituted medical directives. This includes selected assessment, treatment and disposition functions. 

The PA will be based at the Victoria Hospital Site with the Trauma Program. The Trauma Program provides care to multisystem trauma patients who have sustained injury from across Southwestern Ontario. The PA will function as a vital part of our collaborative team of health care workers in a physician-extender role. Their role will include, but may not be limited to: evaluation and initial management of injured patients in the Emergency Department alongside the trauma team; day-to-day inpatient care; outpatient clinic assessments and follow-up visits; on call coverage of the trauma inpatient service; and contributions to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the program. With the trauma program's focus on education and training, this PA role provides the opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their potential as a leader and teacher both locally and within our region. There is also potential for involvement in many of the research projects that are ongoing within the program. 

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:              $44.33 - $55.41 per hour

Hours per Week:       37.5 hours 

Qualifications

• Four (4) year Undergraduate Degree in Health Sciences (Physician Assistant) and completion of 2 year Physician Assistant program (2023 Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program)
• Current membership through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council (PACC)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for which you can provide proof upon request
• Advanced ability to perform in stressful and critical/emergency situations
• Advanced flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making skills, and analytical and conceptual skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced communication skills (both verbal and written) and facilitation/presentation skills
• Ability to use Microsoft and Windows based technologies
• Demonstrated ability to provide principals of patient family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.