Physician Assistant- Inpatient Head/Neck Oncology

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated medical professional to deliver exceptional patient care. In this role, you will perform medical examinations and assist in surgeries, ensuring patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and decisive action. Your critical thinking skills will be essential in responding to emergencies and documenting patient histories accurately. Join a team that values compassion and professionalism, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Requires medical licenses and certifications for practice.
• Strong documentation and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and families to ensure satisfaction and understanding.
• Prescribe medications and respond to emergency conditions.
• Document comprehensive patient histories and treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate and patient-focused

Critical thinking skills

Exceptional documentation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to first assist in the OR

Education

Relevant medical licenses and certifications

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.

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: RGH

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Days (Monday-Friday); Call Expectations

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
• Ability to first assist in the OR

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:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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 - $150,000.00

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14621

The 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/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.