Physician Assistant - Geriatrics

958 DrugScan Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental & vision benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

CME time + CME allowance

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Physician Assistant for geriatrics to provide comprehensive, longitudinal care for older adults across nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living settings. You’ll join a collaborative team with strong clinical support and an onboarding experience designed to help you feel confident in your role.

The role is full-time in the Rochester area, with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends or on-call requirements, and a focus on building meaningful patient

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatrics or elder care preferred.
• PA-C certification and NY licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and acute care to older adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-up.
• Manage geriatric care across nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other care team members to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and document care timely.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant in Geriatrics, you’ll provide comprehensive care to older adults across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living settings. You’ll manage a variety of acute and chronic conditions while developing meaningful, long‑term relationships with patients. Join an experienced and collaborative geriatrics team that offers strong clinical support and an engaged onboarding experience to help you feel confident in your role.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities throughout the Rochester Area

DEPARTMENT

Geriatrics

SCHEDULE

Days, Monday-Friday, No Weekends or Call

HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekends or call
• Supportive and collaborative geriatrics team
• Strong clinical support and engaged onboarding
• Variety of practice settings, including nursing home, assisted living, and independent living
• Opportunity to provide longitudinal care and build meaningful relationships with older adults
• Collaborative care model with physicians, nursing, facility staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

ATTRIBUTES

• Medicine or geriatric experience preferred
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to caring for older adults
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple care settings

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Patient Care. Provide primary and acute care to older adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow‑up
• Geriatric Care. Manage acute and chronic conditions across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living settings
• Collaboration. Partner with physicians, nursing, facility staff, and other members of the care team to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Care Management. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and maintain timely and accurate documentation

OFFERINGS

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employee contributions
• 1 week of dedicated CME time plus CME allowance

EDUCATION

• BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

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. 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 - $150,000.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

PAY RANGE EXPLANATION

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.