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Physician Assistant- Geriatrics

Rochester Regional Health

#Assisted Living #Healthcare #Infection Control

Quick overview

Provide restorative medical care to geriatric patients in long-term care and assisted living settings. Responsibilities include diagnosing acute illnesses, performing physical exams, and managing medical documentation and billing.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and valid PA-C and RPA certifications. Candidates must be able to perform medium physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCustomer ServiceInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareInfection Control

Job description

SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant in Geriatrics, you improve the lives of patients by providing continual and restorative medical care while maintaining a warm, empathetic demeanor and commitment to patient satisfaction.
This role will involve working in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living.
STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Multiple Locations (Monroe County) DEPARTMENT: Geriatrics SCHEDULE: Days, Monday-Friday ATTRIBUTES Compassionate, kind and patient focused Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and superior customer service RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care.
Address acute illness and injury; make diagnoses, perform medical histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, write orders, make entries in medical records and monitor effects of treatments; perform minor procedures and annual screening; review and update medical records Administrative Assistance.
Complete insurance and medical discharge documentation; provide guidance to ancillary personnel and counsel family members; prepare daily billing sheets and complete chart entries on patient interactions Safety.
Utilize infection control equipment and safety guidelines to minimize or prevent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious body fluids and risk regarding prescribed patient treatment 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: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 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.

Physician Assistant- Geriatrics

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