Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

18h•$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. NP/PA position available in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at UR Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an NP/PA who enjoys being part of an interdisciplinary and interprofessional team that provides care to children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Responsibilities will include evaluation and treatment of children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders in inpatient, ambulatory, and telehealth settings. The NP or PA will also provide telephone management for families and school nurses, including oversight of RN phone management, as well as coordination with other disciplines. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the NP/PA role and skills in working with children and families. Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working in a busy environment are important. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training. 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. 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

PNP/FNP or PA FT position (40 hours), primarily days, on-call responsibilities (possibly including some nights and weekends)
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)
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.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the NP/PA role and skills in working with children and families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working in a busy environment are important.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and treatment of children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders in inpatient, ambulatory, and telehealth settings.
Provide telephone management for families and school nurses, including oversight of RN phone management, as well as coordination with other disciplines.
Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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