Physician Assistant - Palliative Care (Per Diem)

• Pay: $65.00 per hour
• Employment: Per Diem (Days; Monday-Friday)
• Location: Rochester Regional Health - Lipson Cancer Institute (Linden Oaks)
• Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_241066

Summary

As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

Status: Per Diem

Department: Palliative Care

Location: Remote

Schedule: Days; Monday-Friday

Attributes

• Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Responsibilities

• Patient Care. Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

Education

• BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Licenses/certifications

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