Funding To Hire 2014 Physician Assistant Graduates Now Available

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is now accepting funding applications for Physician Assistant (PA) Career Start grants to employ Ontario’s 2014 PA graduates. The application deadline is August 15, 2014.
Financial support of $46,000 (50:50 cost split with employer) will be provided to help eligible employers provide employment opportunities for PA graduates. An additional $10,000 is being offered as an incentive for PAs who accept positions in rural and/or northern geographies.

This time-limited financial support is intended to facilitate the transition of Ontario PA graduates into the health care system to help address patient care needs. Opportunities for PA graduates will be supported in settings where the focus will be on meeting the goals of Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care (Action Plan). Eligible employers must demonstrate a commitment to integrating and sustaining the PA position beyond the Career Start grant funding.
Prospective employers must apply by August 15, 2014. Once approved, applicants will begin recruitment through the HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency with the requirement that job offers be secured by October 31, 2014.
Application packages and additional information about available supports are posted at www.healthforceontario.ca/pa