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Rochester, New York

Emergency Department - Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$98k-$137k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500489 Emergency APP Services Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 218 Compensation Range: $98,010.00 - $137,218.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.

Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

FNP/PA FT position available, rotating D/E/N, 8, 10 & 12 hour shifts, Weekends & Holidays as needed Position available for FNP/PA to work in SMH Adult ED and Observation Unit.

NP/PAs provide initial care in triage, urgent care and acute care for patients in an academic Level 1 Trauma ED with over 100,000 patients' visits per year. FNP/PAs work collaboratively with Emergency Medicine physician and nursing staff. Patients require evaluation, intervention, and disposition.

Excellent communication and teamwork required. Prior advanced practice experience and current national certification for NPs and PAs required. New graduates will not be considered.

Nurse Practitioner Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.

The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home.

One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

The FNP/PA will provide initial care in triage, urgent care, and acute care settings within an academic Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department. They will work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to evaluate, treat, and determine the disposition of patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree for NPs or an ARC-PA approved program completion for PAs, along with active New York State licensure and national certification. Prior advanced practice experience is required, and new graduates will not be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient triageClinical evaluationPatient dispositionCustomer relations

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

University of Rochester ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.