Physician Assistant – Sports Medicine

Rochester Regional Health

Physician Assistant providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for Rochester Regional Health. Performing examinations, surgical assistance, inpatient care, outpatient visits, and patient education.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeHenrietta • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care across various settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments, with a strong focus on orthopedic conditions. Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures, developing treatment plans, and providing education to patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)Registered Physician Assistant (RPA)Orthopedic Surgical AssistancePatient Education and CommunicationCritical Thinking and Decisive Judgment

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Hard Skills

Patient CareDiagnostic ProceduresTreatment Plan DevelopmentJoint InjectionsDocumentation in Medical RecordsX-Ray InterpretationAcute Care ManagementMedication PrescriptionOperating Room AssistanceQuality Reporting Metrics

Soft Skills

Patient Confidence InstillationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProfessional BehaviorAbility to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)Registered Physician Assistant (RPA)

Industry Keywords

Orthopedic ConditionsPerioperative CareMultidisciplinary TeamPatient Education MaterialsAcute Care NeedsQuality Reporting MetricsGrand RoundsAPP Council MeetingsM&M PresentationsContinuing Education Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Care for patients across the system, including inpatient rounding, operating-room first assisting, and outpatient office visits
Perform complete histories and problem-focused examinations and establish working diagnoses for orthopedic conditions
Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic studies and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Develop treatment plans, order consultations, and coordinate with specialty medical teams
First assist orthopedic surgical cases in the operating room
Provide perioperative care for orthopedic surgery patients with the multidisciplinary team
Provide bedside treatments such as joint injections
Respond to and manage acute care needs of hospitalized orthopedic patients
Coordinate and communicate patient care with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Educate and encourage patients to participate in their healthcare and provide patient education materials
Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures, and respond to emergency or acute condition changes
Document patient encounters, notes, orders, prescriptions, test results, and instructions in medical records
Contribute to quality reporting metrics and participate in Grand Rounds, APP Council Meetings, unit meetings, and M&M presentations
Precept, mentor, educate, and instruct students, nursing staff, and graduate and novice physician assistants and nurse practitioners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies required
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) registration with the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Experience required
Ability to instill patient confidence and ease communication
Concern for patients' health and well-being
Critical thinking and decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
Frequent walking, standing, or squatting
Compliance with department-specific experience, educational, and continuing education requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay range of $100,000.00–$150,000.00
Eligible for additional pay components
Accommodations considered for reported physical requirements
Equal opportunity employment