Physician Assistant - Hospitalist

About This Role

This Physician Assistant role involves providing medical services to patients, using strong interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as a solid understanding of diagnostic procedures. The role is based within inpatient medicine at Rochester General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose acute illnesses and minor injuries
• Perform physicals and implement treatment plans
• Monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions
• Select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
• 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
• Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes, and completing required documents from outside agencies

Requirements

• BS in Physician Assistant (Required)
• PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Compassionate, kind and patient focused
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• Inpatient hospital medicine experience

Important Details

• Schedule: Day/Evening/Night rotating 12-hour shifts

Physical Requirements

• 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