Infectious Disease Physician Assistant - Inpatient | No Weekends | No Call

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

23h•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a collaborative and experienced Infectious Disease team in a fully inpatient Advanced Practice Provider role supporting hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. The Physician Assistant provides care for patients with a variety of acute and complex infectious conditions, working alongside Infectious Disease physicians and an experienced APP team with more than 15 years of experience. The role offers clinical autonomy with support from the team and an opportunity to build specialized expertise in Infectious Disease. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no call and no weekends. Internal Medicine experience is preferred. Required education is a BS in Physician Assistant studies, and the listed credentials are PA-C certification through NCCPA and RPA registration through the NYS Office of Professions. The position is based at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital in Rochester, New York. The posted annual pay range is $100,000 to $150,000. Offerings include paid malpractice with tail coverage, relocation services, four weeks of vacation, one week of CME, and comprehensive health benefits. The role has moderate clinical physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning. It also involves frequent bending, twisting, reaching, fine motor tasks, high sensory acuity, decision-making under pressure, sustained focus, and potential exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. Accommodations will be considered for reported physical requirements.

Requirements

BS in Physician Assistant studies.
PA-C certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
RPA registration through the NYS Office of Professions.

Nice To Haves

Internal Medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients as part of the Infectious Disease team.
Perform advanced patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and establish individualized plans of care.
Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies as appropriate.
Collaborate with Infectious Disease physicians, APPs, hospitalists, nursing, and other interdisciplinary care teams.
Manage treatment plans and prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care based on clinical findings and response to treatment.
Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and student education when applicable.
Practice with clinical autonomy while receiving support from the experienced Infectious Disease team.