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)
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.
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)
PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
