Outpatient General Surgery – Physician Assistant

About the role

Under the general supervision of a physician or administrator, the Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient surgical care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up care, and select office-based procedures. The Physician Assistant collaborates closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of surgical services. STATUS: Full-Time. LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital, and Linden Oaks. DEPARTMENT: Surgery. City Rochester, Postal Code 14621.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients in an outpatient surgical practice
• Collaborate closely with surgeons to develop and implement treatment plans
• Perform select office procedures within scope of practice
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

Requirements

Education: BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Licenses / Certifications: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. 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.

Skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered provider
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment
• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable performing office-based procedures
• Commit