Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tail coverage

CME Funding

Vacation + CME days

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester General Hospital’s Vascular Surgery team is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a high-quality care delivery. You will provide care in the clinic, round on inpatient patients, respond to consults, and serve as a first assist in the operating room.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient-centered approach, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• BS: Physician Assistant degree (Required).
• Active NY PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, patient-focused care, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Patient Satisfaction. Interacts with patients, families, and care teams with empathy and effective communication.
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, and assist in urgent care and surgery.
• Documentation. Capture complete patient histories, exams, and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Documentation skills

Fast-paced

Education

BS: Physician Assistant

PA-C NCCPA

RPA NYS

Job description

Summary

As a Physician Assistant, your strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality care. In this role, you will provide care in the clinic, round on inpatient patients, respond to consults, and serve as a first assist in the operating room as part of the Vascular team.

STATUS: Full-Time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Vascular Surgery SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Call Expectations; Weekend Rotation

Highlights/Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME Funding
• Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME

Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

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

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

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

PAY RANGE: $136,250.00 - $172,500.00

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. 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.