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Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Rochester Regional Health

#Healthcare #Medical Documentation #Patient Triage #Inpatient Care #NCCPA #Neurosurgery

Quick overview

The Physician Assistant provides inpatient consult coverage and serves as a first assist in the operating room within a collaborative neurosurgery team. Responsibilities include managing patient histories, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary support teams.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and be certified by the NCCPA and registered with the NYSED. Prior experience in operating rooms or ambulatory surgery is highly preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationCritical ThinkingDiagnostic ProceduresPatient Counseling

Job description

SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant, your strong interpersonal and communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality medical services. In this role, you will provide inpatient consult coverage and serve as a first assist in the operating room as part of a collaborative neurosurgery team. New graduates are welcome to apply. STATUS: Full-time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Neurosurgery SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 1:4 weekend rotation. Weekend coverage includes inpatient rounding (2–3 hours) Highlights/Benefits: Compensation range: $130,000 - $165,000, based on experience Comprehensive benefits package Malpractice with tail coverage CME Funding ($1750 annually) Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME Retirement and defined pension plan Flexible schedule Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine. Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast. ATTRIBUTES Prior operating room, surgical, or neurosurgery experience is preferred Compassionate, warm and patient focused Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior Ability to work in a fast-paced environment RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Satisfaction. Interact regularly with patients, family members, medical/social/public service support teams, regulatory agencies, and payor agencies. Communication requires empathy, problem-solving, education, information gathering, counseling, and process coordination. Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill 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: $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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