Physician Assistant - Heart Failure

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Heart Failure Physician Assistant to provide hybrid inpatient and outpatient care across the heart failure continuum. The role includes rotating overnight remote call coverage and weekend rounding as needed when on call.

Strong communication, compassionate patient focus, and meticulous documentation are essential. Required are a BS or higher in Physician Assistant studies with NCCPA certification and NYS PA licensure.

Qualifications

• Requires Physician Assistant degree (BS) and NCCPA certification.
• NYS licensure as a PA (RPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings; take complex medical histories, perform examinations, order labs and imaging.
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans with attending physician; order consultations and support data collection for research.
• Interact with patients and families; provide education and problem-solving support throughout care.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, perform procedures within scope, respond to changes in condition.
• Document complete patient histories and clinical information to support diagnosis and planning.
• Participate in the Advanced Heart Failure call rotation, including overnight remote shifts and weekend rounding as needed.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Customer service

Compassionate, warm and patient‑focuse

Stress management

Critical thinking

Documentation skills

Education

BS: Physician Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY

The Heart Failure Physician Assistant will provide care in a hybrid inpatient and outpatient setting, supporting patients across the continuum of advanced heart failure care. This role includes rotating overnight remote call coverage, with weekend rounding as needed when on call.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

RGH

DEPARTMENT

Heart Failure

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; 5-6 overnight remote call shifts/month; weekend rounding as needed.

ATTRIBUTES

• Cardiology experience is highly preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Provide care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings; take complex medical histories, perform physical examinations, order laboratory tests, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Management & Development. Develop diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician to provide optimal patient management; order consultations and collaborate with members of other specialty medical teams; assist in the collection of data for research projects.
• Patient Satisfaction. Interact regularly with patients, family members and multidisciplinary care teams. Provide patient education, gather information, assist with problem-solving and support patients and families throughout their care.
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medications, write orders, perform procedures within scope of practice and respond to acute or immediate changes in patient condition.
• Documentation. Obtain complete and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical examinations and document pertinent clinical information to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Call Coverage. Participate in the Advanced Heart Failure call rotation, including 5-6 overnight remote call shifts per month and weekend rounding as needed when on call.

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

14621

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.

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.

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. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.