Orthopedic PA – Clinic, OR & Inpatient Care - Rural Practice

UMMC - Chandler Building

Full time

REQ_243698

SUMMARY

The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing, collaborative orthopedic team at UMMC. As an integral member of the practice, you will partner closely with experienced orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. This is an excellent opportunity to build a broad orthopedic skill set through a combination of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient care, and perioperative management. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: UMMC

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days & occasional weekends

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative orthopedic team in a community-based, rural setting

• New graduates encouraged to apply

• Opportunity to build a broad orthopedic skill set across clinic, OR, and inpatient care

• Surgical first-assist experience and APP first-call responsibilities

• Day shift schedule with weekend rotation required

• Opportunity to independently manage patients while working closely with experienced orthopedic surgeons

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions

• Independently manage patients in the outpatient clinic and develop treatment plans

• First assist in orthopedic surgical cases and provide perioperative care

• Provide inpatient orthopedic coverage and manage acute patient needs

• Participate in APP first-call coverage and required weekend rotation

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, and perform procedures such as joint injections

• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care

Offerings

• Lucrative compensation

• Paid malpractice with tail coverage

• Relocation services

• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME

• Comprehensive health benefits

EDUCATION:

BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL 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 - $150,000.00

CITY:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE:

14020

The 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.