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SUMMARY

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Pulmonary team in the Wilson Multicultural Medical Clinic. This is a hybrid role supporting both inpatient and outpatient Pulmonary care with a primary focus on COPD management. The PA will also have the opportunity to contribute to our Lung Cancer Screening Program (LCSP), supporting early detection and prevention efforts as part of our transition toward a value-based care delivery model.

STATUS: Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Pulmonology

SCHEDULE: Days (Monday - Friday)

ATTRIBUTES

+ 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. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill 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.

+ Manage COPD patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including follow-up care, medication management, and patient education.

+ Participate in Multidisciplinary Rounds and care coordination.

+ Collaborate with physicians and other team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

+ Lung Cancer Screening Program (LCSP) contribution up to 2 days per week.

+ This component may also be performed remotely (optional), depending on operational needs.

+ Assist with patient outreach, screening eligibility reviews, shared decision-making conversations, and follow-up coordination for LCSP participants.

+ Support Rochester Regional Health’s transition toward value-based care through proactive chronic disease management, engagement, and quality improvement initiatives.

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:

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.