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Physician Assistant - Monroe County Children's Detention Center
Rochester Regional Health View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
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Pay: $100,000 – $150,000 per year Employment: Full Time (Days; Monday - Friday)
Location: Rochester General Hospital Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_243950 Summary As a Physician Assistant, you will provide comprehensive medical care within the Monroe County Children's Detention Center. This role offers a unique blend of autonomous practice, collaborative care, and program development, with the opportunity to work independently while partnering closely with nursing staff and physician leadership. Due to the independent nature of the position, prior advanced practice experience is required.
Status: Full Time (36 Hours)
Location: Monroe County Children's Detention Center (Rush, NY)
Schedule: Days; Monday - Friday Attributes Previous Physician Assistant experience is strongly preferred due to the independent nature of the role Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills Comfortable practicing independently in a highly autonomous environment Team-oriented and collaborative with nursing staff and physician leadership Experience or comfort caring for pediatric and adolescent populations Adaptable, self-directed, and able to thrive in a unique clinical setting Exceptional communication, documentation, and patient advocacy skills Offerings Comprehensive health benefits Paid malpractice with tail coverage 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME Predictable Monday through Friday schedule No anticipated evenings, weekends, or call responsibilities Opportunity to help shape and grow an expanding program Responsibilities Patient Care. Provide comprehensive primary and urgent medical care services, perform physical examinations, assess and diagnose acute and chronic conditions, order appropriate diagnostic testing, and develop treatment plans for patients within the detention center setting. Independent Practice & Clinical Management. Function as the primary onsite advanced practice provider, utilizing sound clinical judgment and working autonomously while collaborating with the Medical Director and supervising physician as needed. Collaboration. Partner closely with staff to coordinate patient care, support clinical operations, and ensure continuity of services. Program Development. Contribute to workflow development, process improvement initiatives, and the continued expansion of healthcare services within the detention center as the partnership grows. Documentation & Compliance. Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate medical documentation while adhering to organizational, regulatory, and correctional healthcare standards.
Education BS: Physician Assistant (Required) Licenses/certifications PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) RPA - Registered Physician Assistant