Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Urgent Care (...

Description SUMMARYThe 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 TimeLOCATION: Opportunities at Henrietta & VictorDEPARTMENT: OrthopedicsSCHEDULE: Days/Evenings, Every other weekendATTRIBUTESAble to interact with patients in such a way as to instill confidence and ease of communicationDeeply concerned for the health and well-being of othersCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionExceptional documentation skills and professional behaviorAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentMust have proven ability to work in a team environmentExperience preferred but we are open to the right new graduate who demonstrates strong commitment, motivation, and a willingness to learn and grow with the teamRESPONSIBILITIESPatient 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: RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, 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.Apply here: Salary: 100000.00Maximum Salary: 150000.00Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2025-10-04