Inpatient Palliative Care PA: Collaborative, Patient-Focused

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide consultative and follow-up palliative care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You will work with patients and families navigating serious illness, focusing on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning within a collaborative, multidisciplinary inpatient team.

This per diem position offers Monday-Friday days with a strong emphasis on compassionate care, excellent assessment,

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification and NYS licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate, patient- and family-focused approach with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultations and follow-up services to hospitalized patients with serious illnesses.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with focus on comfort and quality of life.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding goals of care and treatment decisions.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide consultative and follow-up palliative care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You will work with patients and families navigating serious illness, focusing on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning within a collaborative, multidisciplinary inpatient team.

This per diem position offers Monday-Friday days with a strong emphasis on compassionate care, excellent assessment,