Physician Assistant - Palliative Care (Per Diem)

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

STATUS: Per Diem

DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care

LOCATION: Remote

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.

• Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.

• Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.

• In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

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:

$65.00 - $65.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14625

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.