Physician Assistant - Palliative Care (Per Diem)
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY
Posted October 17, 2026
Rochester Regional Health - Lipson Cancer Institute (Linden Oaks) · 20 Hagen Dr, Rochester, NY, US, 14625
- Pay: $65.00 per hour
- Employment: Per Diem (Days; Monday-Friday)
- Location: Rochester Regional Health - Lipson Cancer Institute (Linden Oaks)
- Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_241066
Summary
As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.
Status: Per Diem
Department: Palliative Care
Location: Remote
Schedule: Days; Monday-Friday
Attributes
- Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
Responsibilities
- Patient Care. Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
- Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
- Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
- In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.
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