Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant will provide a wide range of services, including comprehensive triage, medical assessment, diagnosis, crisis support and treatment to patients with varied health, social, cultural, and economic barriers. The focus will be in the provision of primary care, mental health, infectious disease treatment, substance use management and harm reduction.

Requirements

• Graduate of a bachelor or master's level physician assistant training program in Canada or the United States
• Registration as a Physician Assistant in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, or eligible for registration
• Experience working in the field of primary care, mental health or addictions medicine
• Experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing various social, economic and health-related challenges
• Understanding of high priority communities and their health challenges
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
• Fluency in English essential, other languages desirable

Benefits

• 4 weeks vacation, plus other leave entitlements
• Extended Group Health benefits (for 0.5 FTE or more, otherwise 3% in lieu of benefits)
• Flexible Health and Wellness Spendings Account
• HOOPP Pension plan