Physician Assistant - Addiction Recovery Services - Clifton Springs

Rochester Regional Health•Clifton Springs, NY

10d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced Practice Practitioner treating patients with Addiction Recovery Services, you will work with a team of physicians, APPs and nurses and collaborate frequently with therapists to provide medical and addiction treatment to a diverse population. At Rochester Regional, you will have a wide range of practice opportunities at multiple locations with in-person and remote opportunities. Our team meets weekly and supports each other daily. Do not let lack of addiction medicine experience dissuade you – you can learn on the job in a supportive teamwork environment.

Requirements

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Minimum of one (1) year preferred in chemical dependency, primary care, or hospital medicine, demonstrating familiarity with patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
Warm, empathetic, and patient-centered, with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery journey.
Thrives in fast-paced environments, responding effectively and appropriately to dynamic clinical situations.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team.
Skilled in time management and consistently maintains thorough, timely, and accurate documentation.
Committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development, upholding the highest standards of care and integrity.

Responsibilities

Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories and physical data to interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
Collaborate with team to monitor and manage effects of prescribed treatments and patient condition and progress following diagnosis.
Supports and guides patients throughout their recovery journey by fostering a compassionate, trauma-informed environment. Patient interactions are approached with empathy, non-judgment, and a commitment to understanding everyone’s unique experience. This includes active problem-solving, education, information gathering, process navigation, and counseling—ensuring every encounter contributes meaningfully to the patient’s healing and empowerment.
Prescribe medication, write orders as required to stabilize patients during intake.
Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to allow for the clinical team to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.