Physician Assistant - Neurology/Stroke

• Pay: $100,000 – $150,000 per year
• Employment: Full Time
• Location: Rochester General Hospital
• Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_241662

Summary

As a Physician Assistant, your strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality neurological care. In this role, you will work with patients at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital, providing hospital follow-up and ongoing post-stroke care.

Status: Full Time

Location: Rochester General Hospital & Unity Hospital

Department: Neurology

Schedule: Days, Monday–Friday

Highlights/Benefits

• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME funding ($1,750 annually)
• Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME
• Retirement and defined pension plan
• Established Neurology team with strong APP and physician collaboration

Attributes

• Experience as a Physician Assistant is required
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Patient Care. Evaluate and manage patients following hospitalization for acute stroke and other neurological conditions; obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations; assess patient progress and develop and implement treatment plans
• Follow-Up Care. Provide post-stroke follow-up and ongoing management, monitor response to treatment, address new or recurring symptoms, and coordinate appropriate diagnostic testing and specialty care
• Treatment. Prescribe medications, provide patient education, and make appropriate referrals in collaboration with the neurology team
• Documentation. Maintain accurate and timely medical records, update patient charts, and complete required clinical documentation

Education

• BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Licenses/certifications

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