Surgical Fellowship - Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



SUMMARY



As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Fellowship, you participate in a 12-month program dedicated to enhancing your career development. With a focus on developing competence and confidence, the transition-to-practice programs will prepare you to deliver superior patient care.



STATUS: Full Time



DEPARTMENT: General Surgery



SCHEDULE: As Scheduled



ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent ability to work independently and collaborate


• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills


• This fellowship program is appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates.


• RNFA required for Nurse Practitioner candidates

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling


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  Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients


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  Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, and record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients

EDUCATION:

• BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)


• RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now