Primary Care Network (Williamson) - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a busy Internal Medicine practice in the Rochester suburb of Williamson, NY. The role involves becoming part of an interdisciplinary team that provides patient care utilizing the Patient Centered Medical Home model. The practice specializes in providing medical care for adult patients over the age of 18, with a significant geriatric patient population. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will establish a team-supported patient panel. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better, emphasizing values like equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative
NYS NP/PA certification along with licensure
Applied for DEA registration prior to hire/start date
For Nurse Practitioner: 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
For Physician Assistant: 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)
Clinical competence
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
Computer competence
Active desire to learn

Nice To Haves

APP with 1-2 years of experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation and management of acute/chronic illnesses
Ordering/interpreting/communicating diagnostic tests and results
Complete physical exams
Wellness visits
Hospital/ED follow-ups and Transitional Care Management
Collaboration with network based physicians and medical team regarding patient care
Facilitating appropriate referrals to specialists or community-based agencies
Opportunities for office based procedures
Patient education/counseling intended to maintain or restore physical/emotional health and function
Educational support for various learners consistent with the goals of the UR teaching institution
Establish a team supported patient panel
Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training