Physician Assistant

The cardiac surgery physician assistant (PA) plays a vital role in the cardiac surgical team, assisting physicians in providing exceptional, quality and safe patient care. The successful candidate will  provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting predominantly, but may also be included in procedural and post-surgical care, as directed by supervising surgeons. The Pa's responsibilities may include conducting patient assessment, taking histories, performing physical examinations, initiating investigations, reviewing the laboratory results, developing patient care plans, and providing education to patients and families. This successful candidate will have an opportunity to also be involved in the current research conducted by the surgical team. This role is for a candidate who is interested in all aspects of cardiac surgery care, as well as who wishes to cultivate their knowledge in research and innovation. The candidate must be eligible to register with the College of  Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

2017 Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program.