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Shape the Physician Assistant Profession in Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Health has introduced Physician Assistants (PAs) to the province of Saskatchewan as an official healthcare profession. Discover opportunities in a range of practice settings, both urban and rural, including the first of its kind dual position that blends clinical excellence with academic leadership. There are currently multiple opportunities available with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in the following communities:

  • La Ronge
  • Maple Creek
  • North Battleford
  • Prince Albert
  • Regina
  • Saskatoon
  • Swift Current
  • Weyburn
  • Yorkton

If you’re interested in applying for one of these positions, please navigate to the “Opportunities” section. From there, search for the title “Physician Assistant” and review the available postings. To apply, simply click the “Apply” button located at the bottom of the posting.

Licensure

We offer a straightforward process to licensure for graduates of an accredited PA training program in Canada or the United States (ARC-PA). It is recommended to review and start the licensing process with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Wage:

  • $51.10 – $62.50/hr (5 step range)

In addition to the above pay bands, the SHA provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Extended Health and Dental benefits
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Annual Vacation

Physician Assistants working with the SHA are unionized employees and are members of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan Union (HSAS).

Incentives:

  • Qualified candidates are eligible for recruitment incentives up to $10,000 CAD, with an additional relocation allowance.

Experience:

  • Clinical experience working as a PA in related clinical field is an asset.

Qualifications:

Position Duties:

  • Conducts patient interviews, histories, and physical examinations; performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; and counselling on preventive health care
  • Performing focused and/or comprehensive health assessments
  • Order, interpret, and perform diagnostic tests
  • Formulate differential diagnosis through the integration of patient information and evidence
  • Prescribe pharmaceuticals as per designated scope
  • Document the provision of care for patients including performing invasive and non-invasive interventions, treatments and procedures and communicate assessment findings and/or diagnoses including outcomes and prognoses to patients/families
  • Counsel on preventive health care
  • Collaborate, coordinate and facilitate care for patients with other health care providers, agencies, and community resources
  • Provide emergent/urgent decisions in the complex management of patients
  • Promote best practices and healthy, safe patient care environments
  • Attend and participate in specified educational rounds and other planned educational events
  • Travel within the province of Saskatchewan is required

Join Canada’s First Joint Academic Physician Assistant Role

The SHA and University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine (USask) have partnered to create the first-of-its-kind academic positions in Canada for Physician Assistants. These innovative roles blend clinical excellence with academic leadership and offer a unique chance to shape the future of PA education.

From Bench to Bedside, from Clinics to Communities

We are transforming healthcare delivery across Saskatchewan and beyond. This is your chance to be part of a unique opportunity:

  • Jointly appointed: Clinical and academic duties with built-in flexibility to support both practice and teaching
  • Be part of the education mission: mentor students, develop and implement curriculum, and advance interprofessional team-based care
  • Contribute to the launch and growth of a new PA program that’s rooted in rural, remote and community-focused care

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $87,266 – $145,353 CAD annually (based on experience and responsibilities)
  • Comprehensive benefits: Extended health and dental coverage, pension plans, and professional development funding
  • Parental/adoption leave top-ups and generous vacation allowances
  • Tuition waivers: Take university classes or complete degrees while working at USask
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