ENT – Outpatient Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship - Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. PA FT position available (40 hours), daytime hours, no nights, weekends or call We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer service team. You will both see new cancer patients with one of our 4 head and neck cancer attending physicians and see follow up patients independently. The focus of your clinic is survivorship, including treating and coordinating care for chronic and acute symptoms of head and neck cancer survivors, and surveillance for cancer recurrence. You will work closely with the entire interdisciplinary care team, including faculty physicians, resident physicians, nursing staff, a nurse navigator, and speech language pathologists to help deliver comprehensive care to patients with head and neck cancers. This role is ideal for a self-motivated PA who thrives in an interdisciplinary setting. The candidate should possess strong organization, effective communication, and critical thinking skills. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical PA experience, preferably in ENT, oncology, or a related surgical subspecialty strongly preferred.
• Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• APPs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• See new cancer patients with one of our 4 head and neck cancer attending physicians and see follow up patients independently.
• The focus of your clinic is survivorship, including treating and coordinating care for chronic and acute symptoms of head and neck cancer survivors, and surveillance for cancer recurrence.
• Work closely with the entire interdisciplinary care team, including faculty physicians, resident physicians, nursing staff, a nurse navigator, and speech language pathologists to help deliver comprehensive care to patients with head and neck cancers.
• Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

What This Job Offers

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