Physician Assistant

Position: Physician Assistant (PA)

Employer: Afiya Spine & Pain Institute

Location: Afiya Scarborough | 520 Ellesmere Road, Unit 115, Scarborough, ON

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent (12 month contract with opportunity to extend)

Compensation: $92,000 - $105,000

Reports To: Supervising Physician / Medical Director, Afiya Scarborough

ABOUT AFIYA SPINE & PAIN INSTITUTE

Afiya Spine & Pain Institute is a rapid access, multidisciplinary spine, sport, and pain management

practice with locations in Toronto, Hamilton and Scarborough. Our Scarborough clinic, located at 520

Ellesmere Road, is an academically affiliated, growing interventional pain centre. We pride ourselves

on delivering evidence based, image guided, multimodal interventional pain management within a

comprehensive, interdisciplinary model of care.

Our team combines procedural based pain management, medication management, physiotherapy, and

psychological care to address the full scope of chronic pain. As our Scarborough practice continues to

grow, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant to join our clinical team and contribute

meaningfully to patient care and the ongoing development of the clinic.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Physician Assistant will work in close collaboration with our interventional pain physicians and

broader interdisciplinary team. The role spans clinical, procedural, and administrative responsibilities,

offering a rare combination of variety, autonomy, and exposure to advanced interventional pain

medicine. The successful candidate will play an integral part in supporting both clinical operations and

the strategic growth of the clinic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for new and returning patients, including history

taking, physical examination, and chart review.

• Formulate and document differential diagnoses and recommended management plans in

collaboration with the supervising physician.

• Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, and risks.

Clinic Based Interventions

• Assist with and, where appropriate, perform image guided interventional procedures under

physician supervision.

• Support procedural workflow including pre procedure assessment, informed consent, intra

procedure assistance, and post procedure monitoring and follow up.

• Contribute to multimodal pain management planning, including pharmacologic, interventional,

and adjunctive strategies.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, consult letters, and procedural notes. •

Support quality improvement, workflow optimization, and clinic growth initiatives.

• Coordinate with referring physicians, allied health providers, and academic partners to facilitate

interdisciplinary care.

• Participate in academic activities, teaching, and ongoing professional development as

opportunities arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (CMA accredited or equivalent).

• Eligible for or holds certification with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA /

CCPA).

• Eligible for registration in Ontario where applicable, and in good standing with relevant

regulatory bodies.

• Clinical experience in pain medicine, interventional procedures, anesthesia, physiatry,

orthopaedics, or a related field is considered a strong asset.

• Strong clinical reasoning, procedural aptitude, and comfort working in a fast paced, procedure

driven environment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

• Commitment to evidence based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full time permanent position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. •

Supportive, collegial work environment with direct physician mentorship.

• Exposure to a broad scope of interventional pain procedures and complex chronic pain

populations.

• Academic affiliation with opportunities for teaching, research involvement, and continuing

professional development.

• Clear pathway for career fulfilment and professional growth within an expanding clinical setting.

• Modern clinic infrastructure with image guided procedural capability and an interdisciplinary

team model.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter outlining

their interest in the role and relevant experience.

Email: scarb@afiyapainclinic.ca

Subject Line: Physician Assistant Application Afiya Scarborough

Clinic Address: 520 Ellesmere Road, Unit 115, Scarborough, Ontario M1R 0B1

Website: afiyapainclinic.ca