Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery - Regular Full-time 2025-14343

Location
2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
 
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Position Summary

The Tory Trauma Program and Neurosurgical Department at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are seeking a certified Physician Assistant (PA) to join our inter-professional team. The PA will play a critical role in supporting the assessment, management, and continuity of care for neurosurgical patients. Working under medical directives and in collaboration with supervising physicians, the PA will contribute to both outpatient and inpatient care environments, including support for neuro-oncology, neurovascular, spine, functional disorders, and neuro-trauma subspecialties.


Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, including participation in specialized clinics
Collaborates with Neurosurgery and the inter-professional team to support timely and seamless assessment and care planning
Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical exams with a neurological focus
Participate in daily rounds, perform clinical assessments, document findings, review imaging and laboratory results
Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services, and patient needs
Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope and under supervision
Collaborate with the inter-professional neurosurgical team (allied health, nurse practitioner, nursing, neurosurgery residents, fellows and attendings) and liaise with consulting services to facilitate care transitions across the continuum
Optimize discharge planning in an inter-professional setting
Assist in referral and coordination of community and specialty services during care transitions
Collaborate with the team on quality and patient safety initiatives
Engage in quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives within the program
Support health promotion and disease prevention strategies
Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators and clinical outcomes

Qualifications Skills

Current Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
Certified or awaiting test results through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Minimum 1 year experience in a related setting (ex. Outpatient neurosurgery, inpatient neurosurgery, trauma, neurology) is preferred
Current ACLS certification required; ATLS preferred
Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills in complex environments
Proven ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams
Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement
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