Physician Assistant - Neurology/Stroke
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
- Location: Rochester General Hospital
- Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_241662
Summary
As a Physician Assistant, your strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality neurological care. In this role, you will work with patients at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital, providing hospital follow-up and ongoing post-stroke care.
Status: Full Time
Location: Rochester General Hospital & Unity Hospital
Department: Neurology
Schedule: Days, Monday–Friday
Highlights/Benefits
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- CME funding ($1,750 annually)
- Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME
- Retirement and defined pension plan
- Established Neurology team with strong APP and physician collaboration
Attributes
- Experience as a Physician Assistant is required
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Patient Care. Evaluate and manage patients following hospitalization for acute stroke and other neurological conditions; obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations; assess patient progress and develop and implement treatment plans
- Follow-Up Care. Provide post-stroke follow-up and ongoing management, monitor response to treatment, address new or recurring symptoms, and coordinate appropriate diagnostic testing and specialty care
- Treatment. Prescribe medications, provide patient education, and make appropriate referrals in collaboration with the neurology team
- Documentation. Maintain accurate and timely medical records, update patient charts, and complete required clinical documentation
Education
- BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
Licenses/certifications
- RPA - Registered Physician Assistant
- PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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