Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
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Location: Rochester, NY 14609
Description:
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500503 Neurosurgery APPs-Nursing SMH
Work Shift:
Range:
UR URCB 218
Compensation Range:
$98,422.00 - $137,791.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Provides patient care in collaboration with a member of medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in a collaborative relationship with a physician provider to oversee the care delivered to a patient population or program of services. The NP is responsible for direct patient care, documentation of care delivered, adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards, education of patients and staff, assurance of service excellence, completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice, and participation in performance improvement and other activities as required.
Responsibilities
Exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Physician Assistant to join the URMC Department of Neurosurgery's Division of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. The successful candidate will work on an interdisciplinary team and will provide medical care to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as needed to support a busy clinical service.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently and collaboratively with members of the hospital's interdisciplinary cerebrovascular disease care teams and in outpatient office environment
- Support neuro-endovascular procedures in operating room setting, including assisting faculty and residents in performance of procedures.
- Take part in daily patient rounds on admitted neuro-endovascular procedure patients.
- Complete preoperative workup and consenting of patients in the outpatient setting.
- Perform postoperative follow up and evaluation of surgical patients in the outpatient setting.
- Obtain comprehensive history and physicals.
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate, review, and follow up on diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and procedures.
- Clearly communicate diagnostic testing results to providers and patients.
- Prescribe medications and support patients in pre and post treatment planning.
- Educate patients and families about cerebrovascular disease processes and treatment plans.
- Updates families about procedural timelines and outcomes.
- Document patient care in electronic medical records.
- Respond to patient questions and concerns.
- Participate in the education of learners (students, new employees, procedural staff), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skills training.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Obtain and maintain certification for Moderate Sedation, BLS, ACLS
Qualifications:
- Applicant must demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to make independent decisions in the management of complex stroke and cerebrovascular disease patient care. Extensive on-the-job training will also be provided.
- Applicant must possess a commitment to providing quality patient care and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experienced PA only.
- Preferred experience within neurosurgery or the operating room.
- Current NYS PA license.
- Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in the use of the EPIC electronic medical record system.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a Registered Physician Assistant. Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500503 Neurosurgery APPs-Nursing SMH
Work Shift:
Range:
UR URCB 218
Compensation Range:
$98,422.00 - $137,791.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Provides patient care in collaboration with a member of medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in a collaborative relationship with a physician provider to oversee the care delivered to a patient population or program of services. The NP is responsible for direct patient care, documentation of care delivered, adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards, education of patients and staff, assurance of service excellence, completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice, and participation in performance improvement and other activities as required.
Responsibilities
Exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Physician Assistant to join the URMC Department of Neurosurgery's Division of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. The successful candidate will work on an interdisciplinary team and will provide medical care to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as needed to support a busy clinical service.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently and collaboratively with members of the hospital's interdisciplinary cerebrovascular disease care teams and in outpatient office environment
- Support neuro-endovascular procedures in operating room setting, including assisting faculty and residents in performance of procedures.
- Take part in daily patient rounds on admitted neuro-endovascular procedure patients.
- Complete preoperative workup and consenting of patients in the outpatient setting.
- Perform postoperative follow up and evaluation of surgical patients in the outpatient setting.
- Obtain comprehensive history and physicals.
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate, review, and follow up on diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and procedures.
- Clearly communicate diagnostic testing results to providers and patients.
- Prescribe medications and support patients in pre and post treatment planning.
- Educate patients and families about cerebrovascular disease processes and treatment plans.
- Updates families about procedural timelines and outcomes.
- Document patient care in electronic medical records.
- Respond to patient questions and concerns.
- Participate in the education of learners (students, new employees, procedural staff), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skills training.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Obtain and maintain certification for Moderate Sedation, BLS, ACLS
Qualifications:
- Applicant must demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to make independent decisions in the management of complex stroke and cerebrovascular disease patient care. Extensive on-the-job training will also be provided.
- Applicant must possess a commitment to providing quality patient care and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experienced PA only.
- Preferred experience within neurosurgery or the operating room.
- Current NYS PA license.
- Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in the use of the EPIC electronic medical record system.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a Registered Physician Assistant. Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.