Physician Assistant - Structural Heart

Summary

The Physician Assistant will perform medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients. The Physician Assistant will be trained as a member of the structural and interventional cardiology team, managing patients in the pre- and post-procedural areas. Procedural training will be provided as needed.

STATUS : Full time

LOCATION : Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT : Structural Heart

SCHEDULE : Days

ATTRIBUTES

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical / social / public services support, regulatory agencies and / or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.

Medication and Orders : Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams, orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures, and supervises the administration of blood products.

Collaboration. Performs therapeutic and corrective measures within area of expertise in collaboration with other health team members.

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 : Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14621

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.