Physician Assistant - Breast Center

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant, your strong interpersonal and communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality, compassionate breast care in an outpatient setting.

STATUS: Full-time            

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital  

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days

        

ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of the medical management of adult patients.

• Passion for promoting health and wellness in patients with breast cancer and those at increased risk for developing breast cancer.

• Interest in providing patient-centered care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach.

• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Perform comprehensive pre- and post-operative evaluations, provide patient education, and manage acute post-operative care.

• Risk Assessment. Evaluate patients for hereditary breast cancer risk, review genetic histories, and determine the need for additional genetic evaluation or testing.

• Patient Education. Counsel patients on breast cancer risk reduction strategies and coordinate referrals to appropriate specialists and support services as needed.

• Procedures. Perform in-office procedures. Opportunities to participate in surgical care may be available based on departmental needs.

EDUCATION:

MS: Nursing (Required)

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)

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00Rochester14621

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

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.