Transplant Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for transplant patients within the Ajmera Transplant Centre (ATC).
• Conduct patient interviews, take medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and provide medical orders and prescriptions.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges under the direction of a supervising Transplant Attending.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, education, and research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent.
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) designation.
• Current membership in the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
• Eligibility to work in Canada and Ontario.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work 8 to 12-hour shifts, including days and evenings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical, high-stress clinical situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a surgical setting.
• New graduates from the Physician Assistant Career Start Program.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Access to UHN shuttle services and close proximity to public transit.
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and career promotion.
• Various corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and insurance.

About the Company

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s #1 hospital and a global leader in publicly funded healthcare. As a top research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is a hub for discovery and education in fields such as cardiology, transplantation, and oncology. Our mission is to build a healthier world through excellence in patient care and biomedical research.