Rochester Regional Health
Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Urgent Care in Henrietta
Rochester Regional Health, Henrietta, New York, United States
SUMMARY
The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking a 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 an
Orthopedic Urgent Care setting , managing both
walk-in patients and scheduled follow-up visits . We are currently hiring for positions at
both our Henrietta and Victor locations .
STATUS Full Time
LOCATION Henrietta
DEPARTMENT Orthopedics
SCHEDULE Days/Evenings, Every other weekend
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. First assist orthopedic surgical cases enhancing the efficiency, continuity, and quality of surgical care in the operating room. Provide high quality, patient-focused perioperative care for orthopedic surgery patients in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team. Provide bedside treatments such as joint injections. Respond to and manage acute care needs of hospitalized orthopedic patients.
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)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
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Orthopedic Urgent Care setting , managing both
walk-in patients and scheduled follow-up visits . We are currently hiring for positions at
both our Henrietta and Victor locations .
STATUS Full Time
LOCATION Henrietta
DEPARTMENT Orthopedics
SCHEDULE Days/Evenings, Every other weekend
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. First assist orthopedic surgical cases enhancing the efficiency, continuity, and quality of surgical care in the operating room. Provide high quality, patient-focused perioperative care for orthopedic surgery patients in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team. Provide bedside treatments such as joint injections. Respond to and manage acute care needs of hospitalized orthopedic patients.
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)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
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