Job Description
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
Casual (new vacancy)
Area of Assignment:
Non-Union Position
Basic Function and Scope:
The Hospital will ensure that the Physician Assistant (PA) participates in patient care under the direction of a supervising Emergency Medicine physician(s) at all times.
The role may include, but is not limited to:
- Support Emergency Department (ED) patient care: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations; perform appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; perform minor procedures in emergency medicine.
- Support discharge planning in the ED: Liaise with the ED interprofessional team to support appropriate discharge planning.
- Support continuum of care: Perform emergency medicine patient screening; facilitate patient referral/consultation to the appropriate physician or agency; and participate in ED follow-...