Physician Assistant

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Vacancy Information:

Casual (new vacancy)

Area of Assignment:

Non-Union Position

Basic Function and Scope:

The Hospital will ensure that the Physician Assistant (PA) participates in patient care under the direction of a supervising Emergency Medicine physician(s) at all times.

The role may include, but is not limited to:

• Support Emergency Department (ED) patient care: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations; perform appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; perform minor procedures in emergency medicine.
• Support discharge planning in the ED: Liaise with the ED interprofessional team to support appropriate discharge planning.
• Support continuum of care: Perform emergency medicine patient screening; facilitate patient referral/consultation to the appropriate physician or agency; and participate in ED follow-...