It is also recommended to review and start the licensing process with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
What is a Physician Assistant (PA)?
Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine with a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS.
Wage:
$51.10 – $62.50/hr (5 step range)
Experience:
Clinical experience working as PA in related clinical field is an asset
Maintain membership in good standing with SHA Practitioner Staff
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
As required, travel within Saskatchewan for client appointments