Physician Assistant (PA)

24/7 Occupational & Emergency Medicine Solutions is looking for Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (current and in good standing) to work at a large mine in the Bathurst Inlet region of Nunavut. The PA would be joining a team of medical professionals including Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Advanced Care Paramedics, and Primary Care Paramedics. Our occupational health clinic is supported remotely by a team of ER physicians.

Above industry standard compensation, fully covered flights to and from site, 24/7 access to on-call doctors for support, multiple project locations, and a COR Certified safety program are just some reasons to join the 24/7 OEMS team.

The Canadian Certified Physician Assistant will be expected to practice within the medical directives and formulary as approved by the 24/7 OEMS Medical Director. The PA will work as part of the on-site clinical team and have access to our 24/7 on-call emergency medicine consultants. Prior experience in occupational medicine and or the provision of advanced care in a remote setting would be an asset. 

The PA will be expected to:

• Provide on-site emergency / primary and occupational health services


• Assist with occupational injury / illness case management.


• Review pre-employment medical examinations.


• Provide occupational health surveillance services: audiometric, spirometry and respiratory fit testing.


• Provide drug and alcohol testing services.

Qualifications:

• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (Required)


• ACLS


• BLS


• ATLS (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly rate is equivalent to $800 - $884 per 12-hour day (plus 4% in lieu of vacation)


• Supplemental overtime and call-back rates


• Flights and accommodations to and from site are provided


• Funding for required certifications (I.e. Alcohol and Drug testing certifications)


• Benefits package after completion of 90 days of employment


• Continuing Professional Development funding


• Annual Scholarship opportunities for employees and their immediate family members


• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Three weeks on, three weeks off 


• 7 days per week


• 12-hour shifts

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

24/7 OEMS is committed to a recruitment process and workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in 24/7 OEMS; however, only those with a Canadian Physician Assistant Certification (current and in good standing) will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.