Outpatient General Surgery – Physician Assistant

Rochester General Hospital (RGH)

Full time

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Under the general supervision of a physician or administrator, the Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient surgical care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up care, and select office-based procedures. ThePhysician Assistant collaborates closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of surgical services.

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital, and Linden Oaks

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days | No Call | Outpatient Only

Why Join Rochester Regional Health?

• Monday-Friday outpatient schedule

• No call responsibilities

• Collaborative team environment with experienced surgeons

• Opportunity to develop procedural skills

• Strong provider support and professional growth opportunities

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, patient-centered provider

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment

• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable performing office-based procedures

• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients in an outpatient surgical practice

• Collaborate closely with surgeons to develop and implement treatment plans

• Perform select office procedures within scope of practice

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

OFFERINGS

• Lucrative compensation

• Paid malpractice with tail coverage

• Relocation services

• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME

• Loan assistance

• Comprehensive health benefits

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:

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.

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.