Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Physician Assistant – Primary Care

Centre for Family Medicine – Kitchener, Ontario

Are you a Physician Assistant passionate about comprehensive primary care and team-based medicine ?

The Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our collaborative primary care team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a family physician in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment while making a meaningful difference in the health of patients and families across the lifespan.

We are currently recruiting for a 0.8–1.0 FTE position (flexible and negotiable) .

CFFM is one of two Family Health Teams in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and is known for its strong culture of teamwork, innovation, and patient-centred care . Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals working together to provide comprehensive care to our community.

We are looking for a dynamic, confident, and collaborative PA who enjoys the breadth of family medicine and values building long-term relationships with patients.

Role Overview

The Physician Assistant will work closely with a family physician to provide comprehensive primary care services in a busy and rewarding clinical practice. The role includes direct patient care, follow-up of investigations, virtual care, and supporting patients with medical documentation and care coordination.

Clinical activities may include

• Telephone or virtual appointments to review results, follow up on investigations, and address patient concerns
• Completion of medical forms and documentation (insurance forms, disability forms, school/work forms), often including brief follow-up calls with patients when required
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Health promotion and preventive care counselling
• Coordinating care with specialists and allied health professionals
• Supporting care in local nursing homes , including patient assessments and follow-up as needed
• Performing procedures within scope and under medical directives or physician delegation
• Maintaining clear, accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
• Contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment
• Supporting the education of learners (e.g., medical students, residents, or PA students) when applicable

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Eligible for or successfully completed the Canadian Physician Assistant Certification Exam (PACCC)
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and/or provincial regulatory requirements
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Physician Assistant Stream and/or provincial regulatory requirements
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based primary care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service excellence

• Why Join the Centre for Family Medicine?
• At CFFM, we are committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where team members feel valued and empowered.

We offer

• A collaborative interdisciplinary team
• The opportunity to practice the full scope of primary care
• A workplace culture grounded in respect, learning, and innovation
• Opportunities to contribute to education, quality improvement, and community health
• Flexible FTE (0.8–1.0) open to negotiation
• Mid-June start but open to negotiation

• Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and CV.
• Join us in helping to build healthier communities through compassionate, team-based primary care.