Physician Assistant - Monroe County Children's Detention Center
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY
Posted October 17, 2026
Rochester General Hospital · 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY, US, 14621
- 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
Employer
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health system serving Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the North Country. It cares for more than 570,000 patients across communities from Rochester and Batavia to Clifton Springs, Newark and St. Lawrence County.
The Rochester Regional Health system:
- Rochester General Hospital, the system's flagship, and Unity Hospital in Greece
- United Memorial Medical Center (Batavia), Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, and Canton-Potsdam, Massena and Gouverneur hospitals in St. Lawrence County
- The Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Lipson Cancer Institute, primary and specialty care practices, urgent care, ElderONE (PACE) and behavioral health services across the region
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Rochester Regional Health:
- Named one of Becker's Top 150 Health Systems to Work For
- Physician-led governance and leadership, with teaching opportunities through residency programs at Rochester General, Unity and United Memorial
- Published pay ranges on every position, with sign-on bonuses and relocation on many roles
- Fully covered malpractice, CME time and allowance, generous PTO, and 403(b)/457(b) retirement plans
- An affordable region with Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, Letchworth State Park and the Adirondacks close by