Physician Assistant - Addiction Recovery Services - Clifton Springs

SUMMARY

As an Advanced Practice Practitioner treating patients with Addiction Recovery Services, you will work with a team of physicians, APPs and nurses and collaborate frequently with therapists to provide medical and addiction treatment to a diverse population. At Rochester Regional, you will have a wide range of practice opportunities at multiple locations with in-person and remote opportunities. Our team meets weekly and supports each other daily. Do not let lack of addiction medicine experience dissuade you - you can learn on the job in a supportive teamwork environment.


STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Clifton Springs and Remote (50/50 split)

DEPARTMENT: Addiction Recovery Services (Chemical Dependency)

SCHEDULE: Days, Evenings; Monday-Friday

Highlights/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full benefits packages
  
• Malpractice with tail coverage
  
• CME Funding ($1750 annually)
  
• Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME
  
• 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 : Minimum of one (1) year preferred in chemical dependency, primary care, or hospital medicine, demonstrating familiarity with patient care in diverse clinical settings.
  
• Interpersonal Strengths : Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
  
• Compassionate Approach : Warm, empathetic, and patient-centered, with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery journey.
  
• Adaptability : Thrives in fast-paced environments, responding effectively and appropriately to dynamic clinical situations.
  
• Clinical Judgment : Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team.
  
• Efficiency & Accuracy : Skilled in time management and consistently maintains thorough, timely, and accurate documentation.
  
• Professionalism : Committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development, upholding the highest standards of care and integrity.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories and physical data to interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Collaborate with team to monitor and manage effects of prescribed treatments and patient condition and progress following diagnosis.
  
• Patient Satisfaction. Supports and guides patients throughout their recovery journey by fostering a compassionate, trauma-informed environment. Patient interactions are approached with empathy, non-judgment, and a commitment to understanding everyone's unique experience. This includes active problem-solving, education, information gathering, process navigation, and counseling-ensuring every encounter contributes meaningfully to the patient's healing and empowerment
  
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders as required to stabilize patients during intake.
  
• Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to allow for the clinical team to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.
  

EDUCATION:
BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)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:

Clifton Springs

POSTAL CODE:

14432

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.