Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The successful candidate will provide patient care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital under the supervision of Pediatric Neurologists responsible for patient care on the in-patient units, emergency department, and out-patient clinics throughout the hospital. Pediatric Neurology is the main source of evaluation for children in the Calgary Zone, providing tertiary‑level care for Southern Alberta and surrounding regions. Pediatric Neurology is a collaboration between the Cumming School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatric Neurology, and Alberta Health Services. Inpatient care is provided on Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as within our Emergency Department. Eleven Pediatric Neurologists support the inpatient service and outpatient (urgent clinic), with diverse expertise in education, systems of care, and research. Weekly educational rounds and professional development opportunities include Weekly Pediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology Rounds, academic lectures, research, QI, and committee work.
Description:
The responsibilities include sharing day-to-day clinical duties with the Neurology team, attending ED consults, admission documentation, discharge, daily progress notes, procedures, inpatient consultations, etc. This includes examination of patients and formulating care plans under the guidance of the attending or supervising neurologist. Other responsibilities include familiarizing with unit practices and guidelines to ensure consistency of care, communication with families and coordination of care for patients being discharged, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members and specialists and participation in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education activities of the section.
Classification: Physician Assistant Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Pediatric Neurology Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Date Available: 14-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $48.26 Maximum Salary: $68.45 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Only Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who have successfully completed Physician Assistant (PA) training and are eligible for College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) registration can apply. Candidates must submit a Curriculum Vitae and evidence of PA training in a recognized Physician Assistant program. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The successful applicant will be responsible for registering and maintaining professional licensure with the CPSA. During the initial 6 - 9 months of employment, orientation and training will be provided to support acquisition of knowledge and skill in Neonatal conditions and ensure smooth transition.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day clinical care for pediatric neurology patients across inpatient units, the emergency department, and outpatient clinics under the supervision of a neurologist. Examine patients, develop care plans, document admissions and progress, support discharges, coordinate with families and multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement and continuing education.
Requirements
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have completed training in a recognized Physician Assistant program, and be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain CPSA licensure; orientation and training in neonatal conditions will be provided during the first 6–9 months.
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Care Planning
- Admission Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Progress Notes
- Clinical Procedures
- Inpatient Consultations
- Family Communication
- Care Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Continuing Medical Education
- Pediatric Neurology
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Keywords
- Physician Assistant
- Pediatric Neurology
- Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Emergency Department
- Outpatient Clinics
- Patient Examination
- Care Plans
- Admission Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Progress Notes
- Clinical Procedures
- Inpatient Consultations
- Family Communication
- Care Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Quality Improvement
- Continuing Medical Education
- Neonatal Conditions
- CPSA Registration
- Professional Licensure
- Pediatric Neurologists
