Inpatient Palliative Care PA — Per Diem, Day Shift

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Rochester General Hospital is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant in Palliative Care to provide consultative and follow-up care for hospitalized patients with serious illnesses. You’ll collaborate with social work, spiritual care, nursing, pharmacy, and clinicians to manage symptoms, discuss goals of care, and tailor treatment plans.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered communication, pain and symptom management, and education for families.

Qualifications

• BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
• PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
• RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Compassionate, patient- and family-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and comfort navigating complex conversations
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultations and follow-up services to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life
• Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families surrounding goals of care and treatment decisions

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS: Physician Assistant

Job description

Rochester Regional Health’s Rochester General Hospital is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant in Palliative Care to provide consultative and follow-up care for hospitalized patients with serious illnesses. You’ll collaborate with social work, spiritual care, nursing, pharmacy, and clinicians to manage symptoms, discuss goals of care, and tailor treatment plans.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered communication, pain and symptom management, and education for families.