Ambulatory Pre-Op PA — Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health; Springs, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a per diem Physician Assistant in Clifton Springs to perform pre-operative evaluations and ensure safe preparation for scheduled procedures in an ambulatory setting. The role supports the Surgery department with readiness checks and patient care across pre-op activities.

The position requires a BS in Physician Assistant studies and NYS licensure, with experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures.
• Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate.
• Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary.
• Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office.
• Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate.
• Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines.
• Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure.
• Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses.
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants.
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards.
• Training of other students as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Compassionate care

Stress management

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health seeks a per diem Physician Assistant in Clifton Springs to perform pre-operative evaluations and ensure safe preparation for scheduled procedures in an ambulatory setting. The role supports the Surgery department with readiness checks and patient care across pre-op activities.

The position requires a BS in Physician Assistant studies and NYS licensure, with experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care preferred.