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:
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification is an asset
Current ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certification is an asset
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification is an asset
Valid driver’s license
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