Surgery, Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant Opportunity - RRH, St. Lawrence Region

Job Description

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Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region

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At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our providers are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State.

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The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

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Why Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region?

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Practice With Purpose

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• Serve a diverse patient population with strong community ties
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• Enjoy a collaborative environment with experienced clinical teams
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• Opportunity for autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system
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• Access to advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources
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Exceptional Quality of Life

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Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer:

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• Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains
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• Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal
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• Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping
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• Affordable housing and short commute times
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• Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods
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• A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities
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Position Highlights

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• Specialty: Surgical First Assist
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• Preference for experienced Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant’s but open to training new graduates
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• Position Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital (Potsdam, NY)
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• Schedule: Flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week
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• Daytime coverage from 7a-5p or Evening coverage from 3p-11p
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• Call Coverage Requirements: Provider will cover approximately 5 calls per month including one weekend
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• Weekend call is Friday at 5p through Monday at 7a
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• Four hours of floor coverage on Saturday/Sunday required during scheduled weekend call
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• Practice Setting: Assignments for this position will include a combination of Surgical First Assist Operating Room time and Medical Surgical Floor coverage
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• Medical Surgical Floor coverage includes daily rounding and progress notes, managing orders, admissions, discharges, and consults
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• Will work with primarily with General Surgery, OB/GYN and Orthopedic patients
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• EMR: Epic
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• Team Structure: Collaboration with St. Lawrence Region Physicians and providers well as other Physicians and providers within the RRH system
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Compensation & Benefits

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We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

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• Competitive Salary
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• Base Salary: $150,000 (inclusive of call requirement stipend)*
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• Additional Pay of $250.00 per night for call above and beyond contracted calls with an hourly rate of $75.00 per hour for any callback hours worked (including contracted call)
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• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
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• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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• Visa sponsorship opportunities available
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* Pay Summary
\n 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 may be eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

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About Rochester Regional Health

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Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another.

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The St. Lawrence Region includes:

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• Canton-Potsdam Hospital
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• Massena Hospital
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• Gouverneur Hospital
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• Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
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Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love

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If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region.

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Apply Today

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