Ontario's Physician Assistant Initiative

Physician assistants (PAs) are skilled health professionals who support physicians in a range of health care settings. They work alongside physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other members of the interprofessional health care team.

The PA role is currently being introduced to the Ontario health care system through a two-year demonstration project taking place in selected hospitals, community health centres, community-based diabetes care clinics and long-term care homes.

The initiative is being co-led by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ontario Medical Association.

Physician Assistant Jobs

Ontario has several physician assistant job openings (2 year contract positions) across the province. This is your opportunity to work in Ontario’s ground breaking PA initiative. Find out more.

For information about practising in Ontario:

E-mail: pa@healthforceontario.ca
Toll-free: 1-866-535-7779

Helpful Links

• Ontario's physician assistant initiative overview
• Defining the physician assistant role in Ontario
• Physician assistant frequently asked questions
• Health Care System in Ontario
• PA Project Update Fall 2009
• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• McMaster University's Physician Assistant Education Program
• University of Toronto's Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program

Success Speaks! PA Testimonials

 PAs are Working in Ontario!