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Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Physician Assistant

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Salary Range: $56.21 - $70.26 per hour · Temporary

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Pay: Salary Range: $56.21 - $70.26 per hour
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Position: Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

Department: AC Emergency

Position Status: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Temporary Contract End Date: 2027-02-08

Non- Union

Location: Peterborough, ON

Language: English

Salary Range: $56.21 - $70.26 per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:

A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Physician Assistant (PA) is an integral member of the Emergency Department interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with Emergency Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered care within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Working under the supervision and delegation of the attending Emergency Physician and in accordance with approved medical directives, policies, and applicable legislation, the PA contributes to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and disposition of patients presenting to the Emergency Department. The PA supports the delivery of safe, efficient, and evidence-informed care across a broad spectrum of patient presentations and acuity levels.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the PA plays a key role in advancing Emergency Department strategic priorities, including reducing Physician Initial Assessment (PIA) times, improving patient flow, supporting admission avoidance initiatives, optimizing Emergency Department length of stay, and enhancing the patient and family experience. The PA works proactively to support timely assessment, diagnostic workup, treatment initiation, reassessment, and disposition planning to improve access to emergency care and overall departmental performance.

The PA participates in quality improvement, patient safety, education, and operational initiatives, utilizing departmental performance indicators and data to support achievement of organizational and Emergency Department goals. The position may be strategically deployed based on patient volumes, demand patterns, operational priorities, and departmental performance metrics to maximize impact on patient access, flow, and quality of care.

The Physician Assistant reports operationally and clinically to the Chief of Emergency Medicine, who provides oversight for role deployment, clinical practice, quality, and operational priorities within the Emergency Department. Administrative support for scheduling, attendance management, payroll, and human resource processes is provided by the Emergency Department Manager. The position works collaboratively with the Director, Emergency Department, Critical Care, Respiratory Services and Trauma Program to support departmental strategic objectives, quality improvement initiatives, and operational performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant program.
Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC.
Minimum 2 years of PA experience an asset.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

WHO YOU ARE:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, or Acute Care experience.
Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Experience with patient flow and process improvement work.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

This position is for a current vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, treat, monitor, and plan disposition for Emergency Department patients under the supervision and delegation of an attending Emergency Physician. Support patient access and flow, reduce assessment and length-of-stay delays, and contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, education, and operational initiatives.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and NCCPA certification or eligibility for PACCC certification. Requires ACLS and BLS certifications and at least two years of experience in a relevant acute-care setting; Emergency Department experience and quality or patient-flow improvement experience are also sought.

Skills

Clinical Assessment
Diagnostic Reasoning
Emergency Medicine
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Flow Management
Treatment and Monitoring
Disposition Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Prioritization
Conflict Resolution
Problem-Solving
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Process Improvement
Electronic Health Records
Clinical Documentation

Benefits

Health and Wellness Perks
Fitness Memberships
Travel Savings
24/7 On-Site Gym
Learning and Development Opportunities

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Keywords

Physician Assistant
Emergency Department
Emergency Medicine
Accredited Physician Assistant Program
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
NCCPA
PACCC
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Clinical Assessment
Diagnostic Reasoning
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Flow
Physician Initial Assessment
Length of Stay
Admission Avoidance
Disposition Planning
Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Electronic Health Records
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Team
Acute Care
Urgent Care
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Medical Directives
Evidence-Informed Care

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