The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical services to ambulatory patients, including taking complex histories and performing physical exams. They develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians and manage patient care through medication and diagnostic orders.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a BS in Physician Assistant studies and be certified as a PA-C and registered as an RPA in New York State. Prior experience in an urban underserved primary care setting is strongly preferred.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateProblem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareMedical History TakingPhysical ExaminationsTreatment PlanningPrescribing MedicationClinical DocumentationDiagnostic ProceduresPediatric CarePatient CounselingCollaborative Practice
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 ambulatory patients.
STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: St.
Mary's DEPARTMENT: Primary Care SCHEDULE: Days; Monday - Friday ATTRIBUTES Prior experience in a primary care setting is strongly preferred Candidates should have experience working in an urban underserved primary care practice or, for newer providers, have completed multiple clinical rotations in an urban underserved primary care setting Must be comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric patients Ability to practice independently in a collaborative environment OFFERINGS Paid malpractice with tail coverage Additional benefits; Relocation services; Loan forgiveness and pension plan 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME Comprehensive health benefits RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care.
Take complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians; perform physical examinations; order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures 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; assist in the collection of data for research projects Patient Satisfaction.
Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies.
Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.
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.
Benefits
Loan Forgiveness
Pension Plan
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Paid Malpractice With Tail Coverage
4 Weeks Of Vacation
Relocation Services
1 Week Of CME
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: 14611 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.
