Physician Assistant - ElderONE

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

384d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Physician Assistant - ElderONE position at Rochester Regional Health involves providing comprehensive medical care to long-term care residents, focusing on both acute and chronic conditions. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care and effective management of health goals for elderly individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies (Required).
• Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) certification from New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) from the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to long-term care residents with various medical diagnoses.
• Evaluate and manage acute, sub-acute, and chronic clinical needs of older adults.
• Collaborate with primary geriatrician on patient-specific goals and treatment plans.
• Complete comprehensive clinical reviews of chronic conditions and document in medication records.
• Assess and reassess patient-specific goals for current and future care.
• Attend morning meetings and team care planning meetings with primary care staff.
• Review lab results and specialty notes, initiating orders where appropriate.
• Complete pre-enrollment visits to orient new patients to the medical practice and PACE model of care.
• Coordinate medical discharge planning documentation with interdisciplinary team members.
• Utilize infection control equipment and safety guidelines to minimize exposure to communicable diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree