NP / Physician Assistant

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Highland Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its outpatient Palliative Care team. Candidates for this role would work a Monday - Friday schedule, 40 hours per week. No holidays, weekends or off shift required.

Requirements

• Meets the qualifications to be a NYS PA or NP
• Currently registered New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Certification.
• DEA required w/in 30 days of starting in the role
• Demonstrated excellence in written and spoken communication, particularly with complex chronic medical disease, end of life issues, and complicated family systems.

Nice To Haves

• Home care, hospice/palliative care, inpatient care, nursing home, geriatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• See 2-4 patients in each half-day care session in the community (generally patient’s own home but may be in other private dwelling including comfort care home or a family member/caregiver’s home). 2 sessions per week depending upon need.
• See 4-8 patients in each half-day care session. 6 – 4 hour half day sessions per week depending upon need. These sessions are generally at GAMA 1-2 half day sessions may be done from home via telemedicine dependent on clinical availability, personal preference, and insurance guidelines for telemedicine coverage
• Assist office nursing and secretarial staff in phone management and triage of patients.
• In basket management of provider’s personal in basket and those of any other provider who is unavailable
• Complete clinical documentation, forms/paperwork requested by patients, prior authorization appeals, sign home care orders
• Coordinate with other providers, home care and hospice teams, and pharmacies
• Assist in development of practice, community outreach, educational materials, ect…. Duties may include presentations
• Maintain professional credentials to allow for uninterrupted billing and clinical activity.
• Provide inpatient palliative care coverage as needed for vacations, holidays, and any prolonged leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed