Physician Assistant- General Surgery

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital, within Rochester Regional Health, seeks a Physician Assistant to support the Surgery department. Under supervision of a physician or administrator, you will perform medical examinations, select diagnostic tasks, and assist in the OR, with a rotating schedule and OR call.

The position requires a BS in Physician Assistant studies, NYS PA licensure (RPA) and NCCPA certification. Expect full-time hours in a fast-paced hospital setting with emphasis on documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level Physician Assistant education required.
• Licensure as a PA in NY (RPA) and NCCPA certification preferred.
• Experience assisting in surgical settings a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and administration in patient examinations, procedures, and care.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, and respond to emergencies for acutely ill patients.
• Document patient histories, exams, and treatment plans with complete accuracy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Fast-paced

First assisting

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of a physician or administrator, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients and first assist in the OR.

• STATUS: Full-Time
• LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
• DEPARTMENT: Surgery
• SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts; OR Call

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
• Supportive training environment
• Responsible for first assisting on all platforms

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.

EDUCATION

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

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.