Physician Assistant

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non Union
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement role: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Toronto Western Hospital - Emergency and Admitting Department
Reports to:  Director
Salary: $51.06 - $63.82 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shifts: Days
Closing Date: October 27, 2026

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University Health Network (UHN) Emergency Medicine Program. With five sites, University Health Network is a leading academic center in Canada which fosters education, research and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital Emergency Departments evaluate more than 120,000 patients annually and have a busy ambulatory area. An interdisciplinary team of clinicians and learners provides patient care, including medical/nursing students, residents, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, allied health, and staff physicians. Support to the emergency department is provided by all subspecialty consultants, labs and imaging (including U/S, CT and MRI) on a 24/7 basis .

The Physician Assistant (PA) will have the opportunity to work in the ambulatory and acute areas of the Emergency Department in collaboration with other health professionals. A formal orientation program and mentorship from designated physicians will be offered. The responsibilities of the Physician Assistant will be as follows:

Duties

• Patient assessments including full history and physical examinations
• Ordering of investigations including labs and imaging
• Initiation of treatment including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, suturing and casting under medical directives as delegated by a physician
• Formulation of a disposition plan with discussion with a physician
• Administrative tasks including review of abnormal labs and imaging reports
• Option to engage in the ED education, quality and research programs

The successful individual will be required to work any shift (days, evenings, nights) and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program (Canadian/US) or equivalent
• Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (US)
• Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high-stress situations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.