Job Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Unity and UMMC provides expert clinical care for critically ill patients. The PA will work in collaboration with ICU physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive care. This role focuses on patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions, along with continuous monitoring of patient progress in a high-acuity environment.

Status: Full Time

Location: Unity; UMMC

Department: ICU

Schedule: Days; Weekends

Responsibilities

• Patient Care

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the ICU team.

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results to formulate and adjust treatment plans.

  • Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and other ICU therapies.

  • Perform invasive procedures as credentialed (e.g., central line placement, arterial lines, thoracentesis).

  • Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, adjusting interventions as needed.

  • Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning.

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work in tandem with ICU attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

  • Provide updates and education to patients’ families regarding treatment plans and progress.

  • Participate in daily rounds, contributing to treatment discussions and care plans.

• Leadership & Education

  • Mentor and educate ICU nursing staff, APPs, residents, and medical students.

  • Stay current on evidence-based practices and advances in critical care medicine.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects within the ICU.

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

  • Ensure adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification

  • Active Physician Assistant license in the state.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Experience

  • Minimum at least 3 years of ICU experience as a PA preferred. Hospital Medicine experience will be considered.

  • Strong critical thinking, procedural skills, and clinical judgment.

• Skills

  • Proficiency in invasive procedures commonly performed in the ICU including Central Venous Catheter and Arterial Catheter placement, Hemodialysis Catheter Placement, Ventilator Management, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Chest Tube placement, and Endotracheal Intubation is a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Work Schedule

• Day shift and weekend shift coverage

EDUCATION:

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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 - $150,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.