Physician Assistant

Your Opportunity:

The successful candidate will provide patient care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital under the supervision of Pediatric Neurologists responsible for patient care on the in-patient units, emergency department, and out-patient clinics throughout the hospital. Pediatric Neurology is the main source of evaluation for children in the Calgary Zone, providing tertiary‑level care for Southern Alberta and surrounding regions. Pediatric Neurology is a collaboration between the Cumming School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatric Neurology, and Alberta Health Services. Inpatient care is provided on Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as within our Emergency Department. Eleven Pediatric Neurologists support the inpatient service and outpatient (urgent clinic), with diverse expertise in education, systems of care, and research. Weekly educational rounds and professional development opportunities include Weekly Pediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology Rounds, academic lectures, research, QI, and committee work.

Description:

The responsibilities include sharing day-to-day clinical duties with the Neurology team, attending ED consults, admission documentation, discharge, daily progress notes, procedures, inpatient consultations, etc. This includes examination of patients and formulating care plans under the guidance of the attending or supervising neurologist. Other responsibilities include familiarizing with unit practices and guidelines to ensure consistency of care, communication with families and coordination of care for patients being discharged, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members and specialists and participation in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education activities of the section.

Classification: Physician Assistant
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Pediatric Neurology
Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2026
Date Available: 05-DEC-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $48.26
Maximum Salary: $68.45
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Only Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who have successfully completed Physician Assistant (PA) training and are eligible for College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) registration can apply. Candidates must submit a Curriculum Vitae and evidence of PA training in a recognized Physician Assistant program. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The successful applicant will be responsible for registering and maintaining professional licensure with the CPSA. During the initial 6 - 9 months of employment, orientation and training will be provided to support acquisition of knowledge and skill in Neonatal conditions and ensure smooth transition.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.