[Hiring] Physician Assistant - Palliative Care @Rochester Regional Health

Role Description

As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

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

• $65.00 - $65.00

Location

• City: Rochester
• Postal Code: 14625