Physician Assistant - Heart Failure

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); Híbrido; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Heart Failure Physician Assistant to provide hybrid inpatient and outpatient care across the heart failure continuum. Overnight remote call coverage and weekend rounding on call are required.

The ideal candidate has cardiology experience and strong communication, with a patient-centered approach and solid documentation skills. Must hold a Physician Assistant degree and PA-C certification.

Qualificações

• Cardiology experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and minimal supervision.
• Exceptional documentation and professional behavior.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings; take histories, perform exams, order labs/imaging.
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans with the attending physician; order consultations.
• Interact with patients and families; provide education and support.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, perform procedures within scope.
• Obtain complete histories, review records, document clinical information.
• Participate in Advanced Heart Failure call rotation; 5–6 overnight remote shifts/month; weekend rounding as needed.

Conhecimentos

Cardiology experience

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Stress management

Documentation skills

Formação académica

BS in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.