Physician Assisstant

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Vacancies: 1

Location: Toronto General Hospital (200 Elizabeth St), Toronto Western Hospital (399 Bathurst St), and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (610 University Ave), Toronto, ON

Department: Surgical Services - Division of General Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery

Position Title: Physician Assistant (Endocrine Surgery)

Reports to: Division Head of General Surgery / Head, Section of Endocrine Surgery

Status: Temporary, Full-Time (1 Year)

Salary: Minimum $80,000 to a Maximum $90,000

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2026

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) will be a consistent member of the UHN Endocrine Surgery team, supporting patients with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disease across Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and the Princess Margaret Endocrine Clinic. The role will combine virtual and in-person specialty care, perioperative management, postoperative follow-up and endocrine surgery triage.

A major focus will be expansion of remote access to Endocrine Surgery. The PA will participate in multiple virtual clinics, including new consultations for adrenal incidentalomas and other endocrine surgery referrals, as well as routine postoperative and longer-term follow-up for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal patients. The PA will staff the Princess Margaret Endocrine Clinic for approximately one half-day per week; the remainder of in-person activity will be based primarily at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals.  A major focus of the PA will also be triage of referrals and facilitating efficient, high quality patient journeys.

The PA will work collaboratively with endocrine surgeons, endocrinologists, nurses, trainees and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include collecting and interpreting clinical data, coordinating investigations, developing management plans in consultation with supervising physicians, patient education, quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities. The role will support continuity of care and more efficient use of specialist and hospital resources.

Accountabilities

- Conduct patient interviews, take medical histories and perform focused physical examinations.
- Organize and interpret laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
- Perform controlled acts under medical directives delegated by a physician, where applicable.
- In consultation with a supervising physician, formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Organize patient follow-up and provide patient and family education.
- Participate in quality improvement, research, clinical pathway development and education.
- Perform other duties within the competencies and scope of a Physician Assistant.

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide virtual new consultations for adrenal incidentalomas, including review of imaging, coordination of hormonal work-up, risk stratification and appropriate referral to Endocrinology or surgery.
- Provide virtual new consultations and follow-up for other Endocrine Surgery patients, including thyroid and parathyroid disease.
- Provide routine postoperative and long-term follow-up, including review of symptoms, pathology, laboratory investigations and medications.
- Monitor and manage postoperative calcium, phosphorus, PTH, TSH and free T4 as appropriate following thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
- Support preoperative management of significant hypercalcemia through timely bloodwork, outpatient optimization and escalation when required.
- Support perioperative management of functional adrenal masses, including blood pressure monitoring and antihypertensive/beta-blocker titration in collaboration with the supervising team.
- Following adrenalectomy, monitor blood pressure and electrolytes, assist with antihypertensive adjustment, coordinate steroid surveillance where the HPA axis is altered, and facilitate safe outpatient follow-up.
- Participate in Endocrine Surgery referral triage and coordinate imaging, laboratory testing and consultations.
- Staff the Princess Margaret Endocrine Clinic for approximately one half-day per week.
- Provide scheduled in-person clinical care and operating-room assistance at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care, education of learners, quality improvement and research.

Qualifications

- 2026 graduate of the McMaster University or Consortium of PA Education program and eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada.
- Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) or eligible for certification through PACCC.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
- Experience in surgery, endocrinology, general surgery, perioperative medicine or hospital-based care preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, colleagues and other health disciplines.
- Demonstrated competency in clinical assessment and development of treatment plans in accordance with medical directives.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care.
- Flexible, organized and self-directed, with initiative and independent judgment within scope of practice.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter through Smart Recruiters on the UHN Careers page.

Additional Information

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.