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Physician Assistant - Geriatric Surgery Verification

Rochester Regional Health

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$100,000 - $150,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Physician Assistant is responsible for conducting urgent geriatric consultations and pre-operative evaluations for high-risk surgical patients, including chart reviews, cognitive testing, and medication reconciliation. They also consult with providers and communicate care expectations to patients following multidisciplinary meetings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, along with comprehension of diagnostic procedures, and be capable of independent work with clear accountability. Preferred attributes include clinical experience with surgical care and interest or experience in geriatric patient care.

Communication SkillsProblem SolvingChart ReviewMicrosoft ExcelDiagnostic Procedures

Job description

SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to patients.
STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Surgical Pre-Testing SCHEDULE: Days, Monday-Friday ATTRIBUTES Particular clinical experience with surgical care is preferred.
Interest or experience in geriatric patient care is preferred.
Excellent communication skills involving written, spoken and presentation abilities.
Independent worker accustomed to clear accountability and reporting.
High degree of emotional maturity that enables successful interfaces with adverse constituency and that facilities group problem solving Adequate Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Satisfaction.
Consults with patient’s primary care provider and surgeon’s office if necessary.
Responsible for calling patients after the multidisciplinary meeting to discuss any expectations of care or interventions recommended during their inpatient stay; performs other patient navigation functions when appropriate.
Completes urgent geriatric consultations on high-risk surgical patients who have presented urgently in the hospital, including, but not limited to: a chart review, cognitive evaluation, and other testing as appropriate.
Medication & Orders.
Conducts geriatric evaluations of high-risk geriatric patients prior to surgery, including, but not limited to: medication reconciliation, cognitive evaluation, evaluation of delirium risk, and determination of anticholinergic burden.
Documentation.
Prepares for multidisciplinary committee meeting, including compilation and dissemination of the list of patients to be reviewed at meeting, preparation of relevant patient information prior to the meeting, and presentation of patient information at the meeting EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 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: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.

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