include managing patient care through follow-up visits, acute care evaluations for Hematology/Oncology concerns, and treating infusion reactions. The role also involves reaching tentative diagnoses, developing treatment plans with attending physicians, and ordering consultations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant studies and active PA-C and RPA certifications.
SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans for patients in an outpatient setting.
STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: RGH, Clifton Springs, UMMC, Unity, St.
Mary's DEPARTMENT: Lipson Cancer Center SCHEDULE: Days ATTRIBUTES Strong customer service and communication skills Compassionate, warm and patient focused Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior Hematology Oncology experience preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care.
Follow up visit on Hematology /Oncology patients to ensure physical stability during treatment.
Acute visits for any Hematology Oncology acute concerns.
Evaluate and treat infusion reactions Management & Development. reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions; develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management; order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams.
Patient Satisfaction.
Educate clients on treatments and management of symptoms, discuss emotional and social impact of care, discuss end of life issues when appropriate and evaluate and manage acute issues all within a team-based approach with physicians, nurses, social workers.
Medication & Orders.
Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients.
Documentation.
Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.
EDUCATION: BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE: $75.00 - $75.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant.
It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.
Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St.
Lawrence County, and beyond.
The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.
It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
