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Grider Support Services
Buffalo, New York

Physician Assistant - Rheumatology (four 10s shift!!)

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$138k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Grider Support Services, LLC is a proud partner of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our community.

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our outpatient Rheumatology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused ambulatory care environment.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, managing follow-up care, collaborating with physicians and care teams, and supporting the overall delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance—making this a rewarding next step in your advanced practice career.

  • Location: 30 N Union Rd, Williamsville
  • Department: Rheumatology
  • Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Duties

  • Conduct thorough history and physical exams for patients in an outpatient setting, applying critical thinking to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and recommending therapies based on current clinical guidelines and patient-specific factors.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed, integrating results into clinical decision-making and care plans.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care by providing education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
  • Coordinate and manage follow-up care, respond to patient concerns between visits, and facilitate timely referrals to specialists or community resources to support comprehensive care.
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation of patient visits, care plans, and clinical outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care across the patient’s healthcare journey.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinic protocols that enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes.
  • Promote wellness and disease prevention strategies tailored to the needs and circumstances of each patient across the lifespan.
  • Maintain ongoing professional development by engaging in continuing education and staying current with evidence-based practice and clinical advancements.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range is between $115,000 to $138,000* per year/hour. Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, and top-tier medical coverage with low premiums and full deductible coverage through an HRA—plus dental, vision, life insurance, and great discounts!

Qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State of New York
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required within 90 days of service

Experience

  • 1-2 years experience in outpatient setting, preferred
  • 1-2 years experience in outpatient setting, preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and patient care techniques
  • Strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions
  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other healthcare technology
  • Critical thinking, time management, strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to handle various clinical situations.

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

  • The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and manage individualized treatment plans within an outpatient rheumatology setting. They will also collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical diagnosisTreatment planningMedication prescribingDiagnostic test interpretationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationRheumatology care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Rheumatology (four 10s shift!!) at Grider Support Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,265 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Rheumatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% 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 ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
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 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Grider Support Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Top-tier medical coverage with low premiums
Full deductible coverage through HRA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance