Physician Assistant - Geriatrics

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

Job summary

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a Physician Assistant for a full-time Geriatrics role across Long-Term Care and Assisted Living settings. You will provide comprehensive primary and acute care, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver longitudinal geriatric care.

The position includes 2–3 days per week in Long-Term Care and 2–3 days in Assisted Living, with strong onboarding and collaboration with nursing, respiratory therapy, and

Qualifications

• Prior provider experience preferred.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Licensed PA in NY with NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and acute care for geriatric patients, including assessment and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Deliver long-term care 2–3 days per week at Unity Living Center, including management of long-term residents.
• Provide primary care 2–3 days per week to residents in assisted living settings, working with facility staff and the Geriatric Medical Director.
• Coordinate care with nursing, respiratory therapy, facility staff, physicians and other care team members.
• Maintain accurate medical records, complete required documentation, and monitor patient response to treatment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Geriatrics experience

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

SUMMARYAs a Physician Assistant in Geriatrics, you’ll provide comprehensive primary and acute care to older adults across both Long-Term Care and Assisted Living settings. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while managing a diverse range of acute and chronic conditions. You’ll work alongside a supportive team with strong onboarding and collaboration with nursing, respiratory therapy, facility staff, and experienced geriatric physicians.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Multiple Locations (Monroe County)DEPARTMENT: GeriatricsSCHEDULE: Days, Monday-FridayHIGHLIGHTSSupportive and collaborative team environmentStrong onboarding and trainingVariety of clinical settings and patient populationsOpportunity to build meaningful relationships with geriatric patients while providing longitudinal careComprehensive experience across Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and medically complex populationsATTRIBUTESPrior experience as a provider is preferredCompassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication skillsComfortable working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teamsRESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care. Provide primary and acute care for geriatric patients, including assessment and management of acute and chronic conditions, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and follow-up careLong-Term Care. Provide care 2–3 days per week at Unity Living Center, including management of long-term care residents and patients requiring long-term ventilator support in collaboration with respiratory therapyAssisted Living. Provide primary care 2–3 days per week to residents in assisted living settings, working closely with facility staff and the Geriatric Medical DirectorCare Coordination. Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, facility staff, physicians, and other members of the care team to coordinate comprehensive patient careDocumentation. Maintain accurate medical records, complete required documentation, and monitor patient response to treatmentEDUCATION:BS: Physician Assistant (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$100,000.00 - $150,000.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.