Physician Assistant - Palliative Care - Inpatient (Per Diem)
Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Physician Assistant in Palliative Care, you’ll provide consultative and follow-up care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You’ll work closely with patients and families navigating serious and complex illness, with a focus on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning. This is a highly collaborative, team-oriented department with close partnership across social work, spiritual care, nursing, clinicians, pharmacy, and other specialties involved in patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
- PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) license from the New York State Office of the Professions.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Compassionate, patient- and family-focused approach.
- Strong communication skills and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.
Nice To Haves
- Palliative care, hospice, inpatient medicine, or other relevant clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide palliative care consultations and follow-up services to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses.
- Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life.
- Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families surrounding goals of care and treatment decisions.
