Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

SUMMARY As an Emergency Department Physician Assistant with Rochester Regional Health, you are shaping the future of healthcare in central and western New York and making the lives of our patients better, easier and healthier. Join us and be part of a health system that truly improves the lives of individuals and communities. Take the opportunity to do something remarkable every single day.

STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Unity Hospital DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department SCHEDULE: Nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am; 12 shifts per month with typically every third weekend coverage

Highlights/Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary starting at $120,000, with experienced candidates eligible to earn up to $156,000, plus a 15% night shift premium.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision and other benefit offerings
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME funding and 5 paid CME days annually

ATTRIBUTES

• Prior experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• 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 & Orders: Prescribes drugs, devices and immunizing agents according to policy and practice agreement.
• 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), 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:

Rochester POSTAL CODE:

14626 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.