Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

4d•$98,508 - $132,995•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Trauma/Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works with the Pediatric Surgery (Trauma) service and interdisciplinary teams to provide acute care to pediatric trauma patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes assisting with pediatric trauma resuscitations, inpatient management, care coordination, discharge planning, outpatient appointment coordination, and follow-up care. The APP also cares for pediatric general surgery patients by rounding with the pediatric surgical team, managing inpatients, taking APP inpatient service call, and helping staff pediatric general surgery clinics. The position participates in clinical team, program, department, and hospital meetings. Clinical care is the primary responsibility; as clinical demands allow, the APP also supports the Pediatric Trauma program's performance improvement program (PIPS) and the development and implementation of performance, process, and quality improvement plans. The provider is expected to demonstrate ICARE values: integrity, inclusion, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. They will provide ethical, empathetic, and respectful care; foster a welcoming environment; take responsibility for patient care and the learning environment; collaborate with patients, staff, and learners; and strive for excellence in clinical care and research.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: a master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
For Nurse Practitioners: active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing.
For Nurse Practitioners: current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistants: completion of an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing.
For Physician Assistants: current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
Clinical competence.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills.
Computer competence.
An active desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide acute care to pediatric trauma patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assist with pediatric trauma resuscitations.
Manage hospitalized pediatric trauma patients.
Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, outpatient appointments, and follow-up care.
Round with the pediatric surgical team and care for pediatric general surgery inpatients.
Take APP inpatient service call.
Help staff pediatric general surgery clinics.
Participate in routine clinical team, program, department, and hospital meetings.
As clinical demands allow, assist with the Pediatric Trauma program's performance improvement program (PIPS) and develop and implement performance, process, and quality improvement plans.
Participate in educating students and new employees through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.
Demonstrate ICARE values and provide ethical, empathetic, respectful, and collaborative care.