Physician Assistant - Geriatrics

Physician Assistant in GeriatricsAs a Physician Assistant in Geriatrics, you'll provide comprehensive care to older adults across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living settings. You'll manage a variety of acute and chronic conditions while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.Join an experienced and collaborative geriatrics team that offers strong clinical support and an engaged onboarding experience to help you feel confident in your role.STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities throughout the Rochester Area DEPARTMENT: Geriatrics SCHEDULE: Days, Monday-Friday, No Weekends or CallHighlightsMonday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekends or callSupportive and collaborative geriatrics teamStrong clinical support and engaged onboardingVariety of practice settings, including nursing home, assisted living, and independent livingOpportunity to provide longitudinal care and build meaningful relationships with older adultsCollaborative care model with physicians, nursing, facility staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary teamAttributesMedicine or geriatric experience preferredCompassionate, patient-focused approach to caring for older adultsStrong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skillsAbility to work collaboratively across multiple care settingsResponsibilitiesPatient Care. Provide primary and acute care to older adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-upGeriatric Care. Manage acute and chronic conditions across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living settingsCollaboration. Partner with physicians, nursing, facility staff, and other members of the care team to coordinate comprehensive patient careCare Management. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and maintain timely and accurate documentationOfferingsCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefitsPaid time off403(b) retirement plan with employee contributions1 week of dedicated CME time plus CME allowanceEducation:BS: Physician Assistant (Required)Licenses / Certifications:PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of ProfessionsPhysical Requirements:Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.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 - $150,000.00City: RochesterPostal Code: 14626The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.