Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

21d•$98,508 - $132,995•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in providing care to oncology patients in the Wilmot Cancer Institute. This role focuses primarily on adult sarcoma patients and adult patients with genitourinary malignancies. The APP will also participate in the education of learners (students, fellows, new employees) using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training. Clinic role is based at Strong Hospital. Must be NYS eligible for NP/PA certification.

Requirements

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.
Must be NYS eligible for NP/PA certification.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills with proven ability in exercising independent judgment and initiative are required.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care including evaluation and management of acute illness and chronic symptom management
Chemotherapy ordering and monitoring
Diagnostic test interpretation
Coordination of services
Patient and family education
Participate in the education of learners (students, fellows, new employees) using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.