Physician Assistant

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community, and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800, ext. 7050, or email HiringProcessAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to support the Murray Koffler Urologic Wellness Centreat our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

• Participates as a member of the Urology Team in inpatient rounds, daily inpatient care, order entry, discharge planning, emergency room consults and operating room coverage.
• Assists in assessing patients and reviewing patients in ambulatory clinic with staff and resident physicians.
• Completing discharge summaries and Community Care Plans with supervision from the Urology Team.
• Assists in assessing patients, reviewing with staff physicians to develop a plan of care, performing procedures, providing patient education and counselling, arranging interventions and post-discharge appointments, interacting with other team members and community partners to gather and share information and obtain consultation.
• Anticipates patient needs and Sets realistic goals for patient care that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction and quantifiable service improvements based on evidence-based practice.
• Has an understanding of diversity issues; fosters a healthy workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• Promotes a culture of patient/staff safety that encourages open discussion of issues and reporting of incidents.
• Models and encourages personal accountability; identifies and uses individual and team strengths to improve results; challenges self and others to meet team goals.
• Supports a common team purpose and direction.
• Values the unique expertise and contribution of each team member.
• Values respectful, reflective collaboration.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Previous Urology experience an asset. Previous experience in managing chronic pain is an asset.
• Demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills, creativity and initiative.
• Ability to communicate and read using English in order to effectively perform essential requirements of the position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to patient and family-centered care.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient inquiries.
• Superior work ethic, professionalism and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Must be flexible to work additional/varied hours as required
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history.