Intrepid Health Looking for Physician Assistant / International Medical Graduate at Welland, ON Full Time

About us

Intrepid Health Group is a medical company, with eight different locations across Ontario. We are social and customer-centric, and our goal is to provide high quality care to the community. We are a fast moving and innovative healthcare group specializing in family medicine, pediatrics, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology and more.

Intrepid Health Group serves the growing population of Brampton, Mississauga, Oshawa, North York and Welland.

We are seeking a physician assistant to become part of our multidisciplinary team in Welland.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting

• On-the-job training

• Growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients’ injuries and illnesses.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes.
• Stitching wounds, setting bones, assisting in surgeries, and administering immunizations.
• Reviewing and maintaining patients’ medical histories and records and recording patients’ progress.
• Providing documentation for insurance companies.
• Educating and counseling patients and their families.
• Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances, and trends in the medical industry.

• Conducting or participating in outreach programs, making house calls, and visiting nursing homes to treat patients.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset
• Provide direct clinical care to patients and consult with and refer to other health care professionals as indicated.
• Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
• Perform specialized and technical procedures, including assisting in the procedure room
• Confer with patients or family members to address any follow- up care concerns.
• Fully document all aspects of patient care and assist with completion of all required documentation.
• The primary responsibility of the PA is to provide comprehensive direct patient care, within their skill matrix, as a central member of the medical team.
• The PA is expected to help with the workflow of the clinic, when needed make appointments and manage the physician’s schedule.
• The PA is expected to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration in the provision of patient care.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
• Proven work experience as a Physician Assistant for 1 year at least
• Work collaboratively with all health care providers, patients and families, to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
• Encourage and ensure good working relationships with all members of the team.
• In exceptional circumstances, provide additional services under the direction and supervision of a Physician, within the clinical competence of the PA.

Schedule:

• Typical schedule during the week will be 9am to 5pm or as required by the business

• 1 evening shift required per week, 12pm-8pm

• 1 weekend shift per month, 10am-5pm

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour commensurate with experience

COVID-19 considerations:

Daily screening

Mandatory Covid vaccination

Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume after which potential candidates will be emailed for an interview.