Physician Assistant - Palliative Care (Per Diem) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

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

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.