Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$98,010 - $137,218•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. FNP, PNP or PA Part time position (30 hours/week) Monday - Friday, possible evenings/weekends, no holiday or call responsibility We are seeking a candidate to work alongside an interdisciplinary team for the Golisano Pediatrics Mobile Clinic Initiative. This candidate will provide pediatric primary care services on the 38-foot mobile unit to patients in the community. Primary services include well child checks, illness visits, vaccinations, screening labs, as well as identifying social, behavioral, or mental health concerns and connecting patients to appropriate resources. The goal of the mobile clinic initiative is to start a connection or re-connect patients to a medical home. A strong interest in community partnerships and adapting clinical care to needs of the community is essential. Additional responsibilities may include education of multidisciplinary learners and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, and comfort working in a changing clinical environment is necessary. Culturally diverse applicants and bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Experience in primary care pediatrics is required. The ideal candidate will bring at least three (3) years of clinical experience, with a preference for those who have practiced in a primary care environment. At this time, we are seeking candidates with prior clinical experience and are not considering new graduates. 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

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 a 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.
Experience in primary care pediatrics is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, and comfort working in a changing clinical environment is necessary.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will bring at least three (3) years of clinical experience, with a preference for those who have practiced in a primary care environment.
Culturally diverse applicants and bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide pediatric primary care services on the 38-foot mobile unit to patients in the community.
Primary services include well child checks, illness visits, vaccinations, screening labs, as well as identifying social, behavioral, or mental health concerns and connecting patients to appropriate resources.
Education of multidisciplinary learners and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

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