Physician Assistant - Breast Center

Rochester Regional Health

4d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physician Assistant, your strong interpersonal and communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality, compassionate breast care in an outpatient setting. This is a full-time position located at Rochester General Hospital in the Surgery department, with a schedule of Monday-Friday, Days. The role requires knowledge of the medical management of adult patients, a passion for promoting health and wellness in patients with breast cancer and those at increased risk, and an interest in providing patient-centered care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach. Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a compassionate, detail-oriented approach committed to delivering high-quality care.

Requirements

• MS: Nursing (Required)
• PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• Knowledge of the medical management of adult patients.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for promoting health and wellness in patients with breast cancer and those at increased risk for developing breast cancer.
• Interest in providing patient-centered care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre- and post-operative evaluations, provide patient education, and manage acute post-operative care.
• Evaluate patients for hereditary breast cancer risk, review genetic histories, and determine the need for additional genetic evaluation or testing.
• Counsel patients on breast cancer risk reduction strategies and coordinate referrals to appropriate specialists and support services as needed.
• Perform in-office procedures. Opportunities to participate in surgical care may be available based on departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level