Physician Assistant Full-time - 1.0 FTE Status

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Shelburne team.

The Physician Assistant is a vital part of Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) and will collaborate with physicians and other interdisciplinary providers to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. The Physician Assistant will help the DAFHT to meet its strategic objectives by participating in the chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention programs. The Physician Assistants’ responsibilities will consist of all aspects of being a Primary Health Care Provider while empowering each patient with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their health, and to ensure that all persons receive comprehensive health care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing primary care services to patients including acute and chronic disease management, preventative care, and well-woman and well child visits
• Performing certain acts under medical directives, delegated by the physicians
• Educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention
• Assisting the physician with management of complex patients
• Referring patients to allied health professionals, for services outside of the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice, and
• Performing other duties within the competencies of a Physician Assistant.

All acts are conducted under the direction and supervision of a registered Physician, and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation.

The Physician Assistant (PA) reports to, and is responsible to, the Executive Director. The supervising physician is responsible for the medical care provided to the patient by the PA and can only delegate medical acts that are within their own scope of clinical practice. The PA is not an autonomous health care provider, and cannot act as the principal medical decision maker.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification and NALS certification is preferred
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the PACC or Certified through NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for American educated/trained Pas
• Basic CPR certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral/written skills
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Physician Assistant
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery
• Experience in primary care an asset
• Ability to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of a diverse patient, family and provider population
• Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment, and
• Willingness to teach and train other members of the interdisciplinary team or students as required.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• This is an in-person, on-site, and in-community role
• Hours are 37.5 hours per week
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel to sites and within community

Why Join Us:

• HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision, critical Illness, and EFAP and EAP program
• 4 weeks of vacation to start, floater days, paid personal and sick time
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance

Minimum – Maximum Hourly Rate: $51.28 to $53.85

Location: Shelburne, ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: No

If this opportunity interests you, please email your cover letter and resume as a combined PDF document to l.barbour@dafht.ca by Monday, June 1st, 2026

For more information about the DAFHT, our programs and services visit our website at www.dafht.ca.

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

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the DAFHT of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. The DAFHT is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.