Physician Assistant Oncology Infectious Diseases

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital

Department: Oncology

Reports to: Physician

Grade: D0:08

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday–Friday, Day Shift with rotating weekends 

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 11, 2025

The University Health Network is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our multidisciplinary team specializing in Oncology Infectious Diseases. This position supports the care of complex oncology inpatients by providing expert clinical services under the supervision of five academic infectious diseases (ID) physicians. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing infectious complications in immunocompromised patients and ensuring continuity of care throughout hospitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive clinical support for hospitalized oncology patients with infectious diseases.
• Perform detailed history taking, physical exams, diagnostic assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate daily with a team of infectious diseases attending physicians to deliver evidence-based care.
• Coordinate with oncology teams, hospitalists, pharmacy, nursing, and ancillary services to ensure integrated patient management.
• Monitor patient progress, document in the electronic medical record (EMR), and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Educate patients and families on infectious diseases, preventive care, and discharge planning.
• Participate in institutional infection control initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and clinical research opportunities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a PA in Ontario.
• NCCPA certification.
• Experience in infectious diseases, oncology, internal medicine, or hospital medicine preferred.
• Exceptional clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for working with complex patient populations.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with immunocompromised or transplant patients.
• Familiarity with antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention strategies.
• Comfort in managing complex cases and rapidly changing clinical scenarios.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.