Internal Medicine Associates of Windsor
LOCATION: Internal Medicine Associates of Windsor 2464 Howard Avenue, Suite 202, Windsor ON
The City of Windsor is known as the international gateway between Canada and the USA. It has the fourth most culturally diverse population in Canada. Windsor is Canada’s southernmost city and has a mild climate. The city is surrounded by three bodies of water – Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River – and temperatures are moderate in the winter and reach into the thirties in the summer. Those who enjoy the outdoors will appreciate Windsor’s waterfront gardens, which stretch for several kilometers along the Detroit River. Enjoy our lush parks or attend concerts, fairs, and a wide variety of cultural shows and festivals.
DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER:
The RAPID ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT CLINIC (RAAMP) is located in the Windsor Professional Centre near the center of Windsor and provides care for those in Windsor, Essex, Leamington, Chatham & Sarnia. Dr. Saad is a General Internist with clinical interests in cardiovascular disease, hematologic diseases, and thrombosis being a member of Thrombosis Canada. As well, he founded the Rapid Assessment And Management Program (RAAMP) with a goal to raise awareness for Cancer screening, early diagnosis, and post-cancer surveillance and follow-up.
Dr. Saad completed his medical degree in Ottawa and went on to do his residency and fellowship at the University of Toronto. He has been in clinical practice in Windsor for over 17 years and holds many professional appointments. Among them, Dr. Saad is the Chief of Staff and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Windsor Regional Hospital. He was previously the Chief of Medicine and Division Head for the Internal Medicine Department and Postgraduate Academic Director for the Schulich School of Medicine, Windsor.
Dr. Saad is an advocate and supports the Physician Assistant program, NPAO and CNO. He currently employs 4 Physician Assistants, and 1 NP. All of which, are integral members of our Collaborative care team in both the General Internal Medicine Office and the RAAMP Clinic.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is a temporary Full-time 18-month contract, with the potential for Permanent Full time at the end of contract terms.
The wage of the position is negotiable based on credentials, experience and salary expectations.
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will be part of an inter-professional care team which works in collaboration with the Physician, other Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioner.
The PA/NP will be responsible for seeing both consults and follow ups and performing histories, physical exams, and formulating diagnostic and treatment plans for each patient. The Physician Assistant should have a broad general medicine knowledge base with the focus on cancer-associated needs within our community. There are four branches to this program, which include, Rapid Referral Clinic, Routine Cancer Screening, Cancer Survivorship and Cancer Centre “Step Down”. Please refer to the link below for additional information on this program.
https://www.raamp.ca/contact.php
REPORTS TO:
• Dr. Wassim Saad
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered, Certified or eligible to be certified through the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA ) and in good standing
• Registered, Certified or eligible to be certified through CNO (College of Nursing Ontario), NPAO ( Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario) and in good standing
• Hold malpractice insurance
• CME Credits should be up to date
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
• Efficient computer skills for daily use of EMR (OSCAR)
REQUIREMENT:
Up to date Vaccinations
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae via email to the attention of Dr. Wassim Saad, c/o Amber Merkley at manager.drsaad@gmail.com
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: $82,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
• Please indicate your desired salary
Licence/Certification:
• NP or PA Canadian Credentials (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-13