Physician Assistant - Interventional Pain & Spine

SUMMARY 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. Our established team of APPs provide collegial support and cross coverage. No call requirements. STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Spine and Pain Management SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 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 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 ATTRIBUTES At least one year of experience as a PA is highly 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) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr