Physician Assistant

Union:  Non Union Number of Vacancies: 2 New or Replacement role: New Site:  Toronto Western Hospital Department:  Toronto Western Hospital - Emergency and Admitting Department Reports to:   Director Salary: $51.06 - $63.82 per hour Hours:  37.5 hrs/week Status:  Permanent Full-Time Shifts:  Days Closing Date: October 27, 2026 Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the University Health Network (UHN) Emergency Medicine Program. With five sites, University Health Network is a leading academic center in Canada which fosters education, research and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital Emergency Departments evaluate more than 120,000 patients annually and have a busy ambulatory area. An interdisciplinary team of clinicians and learners provides patient care, including medical/nursing students, residents, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, allied health, and staff physicians. Support to the emergency department is provided by all subspecialty consultants, labs and imaging (including U/S, CT and MRI) on a 24/7 basis . The Physician Assistant (PA) will have the opportunity to work in the ambulatory and acute areas of the Emergency Department in collaboration with other health professionals. A formal orientation program and mentorship from designated physicians will be offered. The responsibilities of the Physician Assistant will be as follows: Duties • Patient assessments including full history and physical examinations • Ordering of investigations including labs and imaging • Initiation of treatment including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, suturing and casting under medical directives as delegated by a physician • Formulation of a disposition plan with discussion with a physician • Administrative tasks including review of abnormal labs and imaging reports • Option to engage in the ED education, quality and research programs The successful individual will be required to work any shift (days, evenings, nights) and weekends. • Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program (Canadian/US) or equivalent • Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (US) • Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines • Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives • Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills • Demonstrated effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team • Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high-stress situations • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety • Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. • Competitive offer packages • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ ) • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service • A flexible work environment • Opportunities for development and promotion