Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site
Department: Neurosurgery
Position Type: Full-Time (Rotating 10-hour shifts, including on-call)
Union: Ontario Physician Assistant Association (OPAA)

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Make a Meaningful Impact in Neurosurgical Care

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Neurosurgery team. In this advanced practice role, you will work closely with supervising neurosurgeons to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the full continuum—from emergency support to post-operative follow-up.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex surgical care, advance your clinical expertise, and play a key role in improving access and patient outcomes within a leading academic health sciences centre.

What We Offer

• Hourly Wage: $49.05 – $63.17
• Premiums:
  • Evening/Night: $2.98/hour
  • Weekend: $3.14/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits & HOOPP Pension Plan
• A collaborative, academic, and innovation-driven environment

Your Role

Reporting to the supervising neurosurgeon, with accountability to the Director of Professional Practice and Division Chair of Neurosurgery for administrative matters, you will:

Clinical Practice

• Participate in the neurosurgery on-call rotation to support emergency and urgent care
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations
• Assist in the operating room and perform minor procedures
• Lead daily inpatient rounds and assess post-operative recovery
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Provide patient education and follow-up care

Coordination & Continuity of Care

• Facilitate patient screening, referrals, and transitions across care settings
• Support access to care initiatives and patient flow within neurosurgery

Leadership & Professional Practice

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship within the interprofessional team
• Support education for patients, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and best practice initiatives
• Participate in clinical research and academic activities

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage patient communications including follow-ups, prescriptions, and inquiries

What You Bring

Education & Certification

• Undergraduate degree as a Physician Assistant (BSc PA or equivalent) or recognized military training/experience
• Certification with either:
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or
  • Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC)
• Meets Ontario PA competency framework requirements

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in surgery, trauma, or acute care (neurosurgery strongly preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to make timely decisions in high-pressure environments
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Surgical assistance and procedural skills
  • Patient and family education
  • Interprofessional collaboration
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational abilities
• Strong critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making

Additional Requirements

• Completion of relevant Operating Room training/certification
• Demonstrated involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives is an asset
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.