Rochester Regional Health
Physician Assistant- Orthopedics Surgery
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, New York, United States
The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking an additional physician assistant to join our growing, collaborative orthopedic provider team. Our physician assistants are an integral part of our orthopedic team and in this position you will provide comprehensive patient care in the hospital setting.
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Full Time LOCATION:
Rochester General Hospital, Victor, Henrietta, and Greece DEPARTMENT:
Orthopedics SCHEDULE:
Days ATTRIBUTES Able to interact with patients in such a way as to instill confidence and ease of communication Deeply concerned for the health and well-being of others 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 Must have proven ability to work in a team environment Experience preferred but we are open to the right new graduate who demonstrates strong commitment, motivation, and a willingness to learn and grow with the team RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: Perform a complete history and problem-focused examination; establishing a working diagnosis of non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions. Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic studies. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Develop treatment plans to provide optimal patient medical management; orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Patient Satisfaction: Coordinates and communicates all aspects of patient care to patient, family, and health care team. Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials related to diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care, for use in encouraging wellness. Medication & Orders: Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or acute condition changes. Documentation: Thoroughly and concisely documents in the patient's medical record all patient contact encounters, progress notes, orders, prescriptions, test results, and patient instructions according to standard medical practice guidelines and to support appropriate billing practices. Quality and Education: Actively contributes to quality reporting metrics and participates in Grand Rounds, APP Council Meetings, unit meetings and M&M presentations. Demonstrates professional practice behavior including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate and novice physician assistants and nurse practitioners. EDUCATION : BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENCES / CERTIFICATIONS : PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - 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. PAY RANGE : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.
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Full Time LOCATION:
Rochester General Hospital, Victor, Henrietta, and Greece DEPARTMENT:
Orthopedics SCHEDULE:
Days ATTRIBUTES Able to interact with patients in such a way as to instill confidence and ease of communication Deeply concerned for the health and well-being of others 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 Must have proven ability to work in a team environment Experience preferred but we are open to the right new graduate who demonstrates strong commitment, motivation, and a willingness to learn and grow with the team RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: Perform a complete history and problem-focused examination; establishing a working diagnosis of non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions. Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic studies. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Develop treatment plans to provide optimal patient medical management; orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Patient Satisfaction: Coordinates and communicates all aspects of patient care to patient, family, and health care team. Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials related to diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care, for use in encouraging wellness. Medication & Orders: Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or acute condition changes. Documentation: Thoroughly and concisely documents in the patient's medical record all patient contact encounters, progress notes, orders, prescriptions, test results, and patient instructions according to standard medical practice guidelines and to support appropriate billing practices. Quality and Education: Actively contributes to quality reporting metrics and participates in Grand Rounds, APP Council Meetings, unit meetings and M&M presentations. Demonstrates professional practice behavior including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate and novice physician assistants and nurse practitioners. EDUCATION : BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENCES / CERTIFICATIONS : PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - 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. PAY RANGE : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.
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