Infectious Disease Physician Assistant

SUMMARY
Join a collaborative and experienced Infectious Disease team in a fully inpatient Advanced Practice Provider role supporting patients at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP interested in complex inpatient medicine and infectious disease while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, no call, and no weekends.

You’ll work alongside Infectious Disease physicians and an experienced APP team with 15+ years of experience, providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients with a variety of acute and complex infectious conditions.

STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital & Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Infectious Disease
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | No Call | No Weekends

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY STAND OUT

• 100% inpatient Infectious Disease
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• No call
• No weekends
• Collaborative physician and APP team
• Experienced APP team with 15+ years of experience
• Opportunity to care for medically complex patients and build specialized expertise in Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine experience preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients as part of the Infectious Disease team.
• Perform advanced patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and establish individualized plans of care.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Infectious Disease physicians, APPs, hospitalists, nursing, and other interdisciplinary care teams.
• Manage treatment plans and prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care based on clinical findings and response to treatment.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and the education of students when applicable.
• Practice with a high level of clinical autonomy while having the support of an experienced Infectious Disease team.

OFFERINGS

• Lucrative compensation
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Additional benefits; Relocation services
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME
• Comprehensive health benefits

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.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00Rochester14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.