Orthopedic Department / Geneseo Office - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

3d • $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 a full-time position available primarily during the day, with weekends and evenings as required. The role involves working collaboratively with a busy orthopedic service and all members of the health care team at our Geneseo Office. The APP will primarily work with two surgeons, one specializing in hand/upper extremity and the other in joint replacements/revisions. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to outpatient orthopedic patients, including ED follow-ups and post-op patients. Prior APP experience or orthopedic experience is preferred, as the APP will primarily work independently. Strong communication and clinical skills are required, and the applicant must be eligible for billing.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior APP experience or orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to outpatient orthopedic patients including ED follow-ups and post-op patients.
• Work collaboratively with busy orthopedic service and all members of the health care team at our Geneseo Office.
• Primarily work with two surgeons; one specializing in hand/upper extremity and the other specializing in joint replacements/revisions.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level