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SUMMARY

This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a newly developing Palliative Care program at UMMC. The Physician Assistant in this role will cover inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic and serve as the primary clinical provider with remote physician support. This is a highly autonomous position that will play a central role in expanding access to palliative services in the region.

STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care

SCHEDULE: Days (Monday-Friday)

ATTRIBUTES

+ Prior experience in Palliative Care strongly preferred; candidates with backgrounds in Oncology, Critical Care, Pulmonary, Hospice, or Internal/Family Medicine with a strong interest in Palliative Care are encouraged to apply

+ Self-motivated and confident practicing independently in a developing clinical environment

+ Strong customer service and communication skills

+ Compassionate, warm and patient focused

+ Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

+ Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

OFFERINGS

+ Paid malpractice with tail coverage

+ Additional benefits including relocation services and loan forgiveness

+ 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME

+ Comprehensive health benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Management & Development. reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions; order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams; assist in the collection of data for research projects

+ 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 require expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.

+ Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients.

+ Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

EDUCATION:

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

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)

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.

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 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/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.