Physician Assistant - Palliative Care - Inpatient (Per Diem)

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide consultative and follow-up palliative care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You will work with patients and families navigating serious illness, focusing on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning within a collaborative, multidisciplinary inpatient team.

This per diem position offers Monday-Friday days with a strong emphasis on compassionate care, excellent assessment,

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification and NYS licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate, patient- and family-focused approach with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultations and follow-up services to hospitalized patients with serious illnesses.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with focus on comfort and quality of life.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding goals of care and treatment decisions.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Physician Assistant (Required)

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant in Palliative Care, you’ll provide consultative and follow-up care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You’ll work closely with patients and families navigating serious and complex illness, with a focus on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning. This is a highly collaborative, team-oriented department with close partnership across social work, spiritual care, nursing, clinicians, pharmacy, and other specialties involved in patient care.

STATUS

Per Diem

DEPARTMENT

Palliative Care

LOCATION

Rochester General Hospital

SCHEDULE

Days, Monday-Friday; 8-hour shifts

ATTRIBUTES

Palliative care, hospice, inpatient medicine, or other relevant clinical experience preferred Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills Compassionate, patient- and family-focused approach Strong communication skills and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care. Provide palliative care consultations and follow-up services to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses Symptom Management. Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life Patient & Family Support. Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families surrounding goals of care and treatment decisions

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

$65.00 - $65.00 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.

ABOUT

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. 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.