About the Role
Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities
- Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patients for preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Provide telephone consultation and follow-up calls, assessing needs and making recommendations or referrals.
- Refer patients to physicians and/or specialists as necessary.
- Perform work-up and follow-up for patients seen in the office.
- Review preoperative laboratory, EKG, and x-ray data, addressing significant abnormal findings and reporting to the attending surgeon when appropriate.
- Write preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines.
- Notify the attending surgeon of any issues that may delay or cancel a procedure.
- Maintain proficiency in the field by attending courses.
- Comply with departmental Rules and Regulations as they apply to physician assistants.
- Comply with hospital Rules and Regulations pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, and professional/ethical standards.
- Train other students as requested.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused demeanor.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
- Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred.
- BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
- PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
Location
- Clifton Springs
Work Type
- Full Time
- Days
Education Level
- BS: Physician Assistant
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
About the Company
- Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
