Physician Assistant - Palliative Care (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional Health; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Physician Assistant for remote palliative care with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered service. The role involves triage-based video visits, education for families, and coordination with the palliative team.

Per diem schedule with occasional in-person coverage supports flexible staffing and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate holds a PA-C with NCCPA certification and NYSED licensure, plus experience in palliative or hospice settings.

Qualifications

• PA with palliative care or hospice experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent documentation skills and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Patient Satisfaction: Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• In-Person Coverage: Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Stress management

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

STATUS:

Per Diem

DEPARTMENT:

Palliative Care

LOCATION:

Remote

SCHEDULE:

Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
• 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 primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

EDUCATION:

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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:

$65.00 - $65.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14625

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 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.