Rochester Regional Health·Village of Clifton Springs, New York
The Physician Assistant will perform pre-operative evaluations for surgical patients by interpreting history, physical exams, and diagnostic data. They are responsible for managing patient work-ups, writing preoperative orders, and coordinating with attending surgeons regarding any procedure delays.
SUMMARY Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting. STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Clifton Springs DEPARTMENT: Surgery 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 Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred
Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards Training of other students as requested 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: Clifton Springs POSTAL CODE: 14432 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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess current PA-C and RPA certifications. Strong clinical skills in internal medicine or surgical care are highly preferred along with excellent documentation and communication abilities.
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