Physician Assistant
- Brampton, ON, L6W 2X7, Canada
- Toronto, ON, M5H 4C7, Canada
- Toronto, ON, M2N 5W9, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About WELL Health Diagnostic Centres
WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is the largest operator of independent diagnostic health facilities in Ontario. More than 15,000 healthcare providers refer their patients to WELL Health Diagnostic Centres’ 60+ accredited locations for OHIP and AHCIP-covered cardiology, radiology, respirology, and sleep diagnostic services. We are committed to delivering shorter wait times, faster report turnaround, and the highest standard of patient care.
WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is a top employer of choice! We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining the best healthcare professionals in the industry. We are proud to be recognized year after year as an industry leader, earning distinctions such as Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Great Place to Work®, Canada’s Top Growing Companies from The Globe and Mail, and the Consumer Choice Award.
Why Join WELL Health Diagnostic Centres?
- Compassionate & Connected Healthcare: Join a team of 1,000+ healthcare professionals across Canada dedicated to delivering excellent patient care while upholding the highest clinical standards.
- Employee Wellness: We support your overall work-life balance and offer full access to our group medical benefits and external wellness platforms to support you in thriving both personally and professionally.
- Competitive & Comprehensive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits, paid time off, and exclusive perks through Perkopolis with 5,000+ discounts.
- Grow with a Leading Organization: With 60+ clinics across Canada and upcoming rapid expansion, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your skills and build a meaningful career.
- Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment with strong leadership, mentorship opportunities, continuing education support, training and development support, internal mobility, and clear pathways for career growth.
Visit us at https://welldiagnostics.ca
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Practice as a Physician Assistant within the scope of practice established by applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and clinic policies.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and documenting clinical findings.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests as authorized and clinically appropriate.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment and care plans in consultation with the supervising physician.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify care plans as required.
- Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical interventions in accordance with delegated authority, legislation, and clinical protocols.
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, program development, research activities, and ongoing professional education.
- Adhere to all professional, ethical, privacy, regulatory, and workplace health and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant education program.
- Eligible for registration or registered to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ontario, as required by applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Current certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) preferred.
- Previous clinical experience in cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, surgery, or other related healthcare settings is considered an asset.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.
- Ability to order, interpret, and apply laboratory and diagnostic imaging results to patient care planning.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and critical-thinking skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and standard computer applications.
WELL Health Diagnostic Centres does not use artificial intelligence-assisted tools as part of the recruitment process.
This role is for an existing vacancy. Final compensation is determined based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience level, and internal equity. Candidates with significantly more experience may be considered at a higher level with adjusted compensation for certain roles.
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WELL Health Diagnostic Centres welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation for a disability at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
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Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, order and interpret tests, and develop and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with a supervising physician. Educate patients, maintain accurate records, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contribute to quality improvement and ongoing professional education.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program and eligibility for or registration to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ontario are required; PACCC certification is preferred. Candidates should have strong assessment, diagnostic, communication, organizational, and patient-management skills, with relevant clinical experience and EMR proficiency considered assets.
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Patient Management
- Medical History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Medication Prescribing
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Platforms
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education Support
- Training and Development Support
- Mentorship Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physician Assistant
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Histories
- Physical Examinations
- Clinical Findings
- Acute Conditions
- Chronic Conditions
- Diagnostic Tests
- Laboratory Tests
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Treatment Plans
- Medication Prescribing
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
- PACCC Certification
- Ontario Registration
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Audits
- Clinical Protocols
- Privacy Standards
- Patient-Centered Care