Plastic Surgery- Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

20d • $98,010 - $137,218

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. FNP/PA FT position, M-F days. A wonderful opportunity exists in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Surgery to work as part of a multidisciplinary Plastic Surgery team. This position serves a unique role in providing care for a broad range of Plastic Surgery patients. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills to provide direct patient care to outpatient ambulatory patients of all ages. The individual will collaboratively care for plastic surgery patients within a multidisciplinary team Ambulatory duties include the evaluation and management of patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction, cosmetic procedures, breast reconstruction and other cancer diagnoses, hand/facial fractures, skin lesions, gender-affirming procedures including genital surgery, and other plastic surgery diagnoses. This individual would perform independent patient evaluation and management including pre- and post-operative management and coordination of home services, and some basic procedural interventions. As an autonomous provider, the APP will be able to bill for clinic and procedural services. This individual should possess excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to think critically. A vital and valued part of the team, the APP ensures continuity of care for all patients. There is financial support and encouragement to attend CME-accredited conferences both nationally and regionally. There are no night, weekend, or holiday responsibilities. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Require a 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.
• Physician Assistant Required 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to outpatient ambulatory patients of all ages.
• Collaboratively care for plastic surgery patients within a multidisciplinary team
• Evaluation and management of patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction, cosmetic procedures, breast reconstruction and other cancer diagnoses, hand/facial fractures, skin lesions, gender-affirming procedures including genital surgery, and other plastic surgery diagnoses.
• Perform independent patient evaluation and management including pre- and post-operative management and coordination of home services, and some basic procedural interventions.
• Bill for clinic and procedural services.
• Ensure continuity of care for all patients.
• Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees