What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Interventional Pain and Spine (Eastern Region) position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to ambulatory patients. APPs within neurosciences are paired with 1-2 physicians to ensure continuity of care and practice patterns. Opportunity to obtain privileging for in-office procedures and injections although not required. Established team of APPs to provide collegial support and cross coverage. No call requirements.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Canandaigua; Geneva
DEPARTMENT: Spine and Pain Management
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days
Highlights/Benefits:
Competitive salary and full benefits packages
Malpractice with tail coverage
CME Funding ($1750 annually)
Generous vacation, in addition 5 paid days for CME
Retirement and defined pension plan
Full triage and procedure clinical support
Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine
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
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Compassionate, kind and patient focused
RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnosis. Establish and/or follow plan of care for interventional spine and pain patients. Assess and diagnose acute conditions and minor injuries; perform physicals and implement treatment plan; monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
Treatment. Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist
Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies
EDUCATION:
- BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000