Physician Assistant - Interventional Pain and Spine

Physician Assistant

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. APPs within neurosciences are paired with 1-2 physicians to ensure continuity of care and practice patterns. Opportunity to obtain privileging for in-office procedures and injections although not required. Established team of APPs to provide collegial support and cross coverage. No call requirements.

Full Time

Unity Spine Center and United Memorial Medical Center

Spine and Pain Management

Monday-Friday; Days

Highlights/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full benefits packages
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME Funding ($1750 annually)
• Generous vacation, in addition 5 paid days for CME
• Retirement and defined pension plan
• Flexible clinic schedule
• Full triage and procedure clinical support
• 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:

• Experience with pain pumps and procedures, or a strong interest in gaining experience with these, is preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, kind and patient focused

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis. Establish and/or follow plan of care for interventional spine and pain patients. Assess and diagnose acute conditions and minor injuries; perform physicals and implement treatment plan; monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
• Treatment. Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist
• Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies

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: 14626

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.