Physician Assistant - Employee Health & Occupational Medicine
Listed compensation
$100k-$150k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
As a Physician Assistant, your clinical skills and superior customer service in providing medical care lead to a positive, effective patient experience. In this role, you will provide occupational medicine and workers' compensation services, helping employees safely return to work while supporting the health and safety needs of employer partners. The main location for this role will be Batavia; however, the PA may travel to other WorkReady locations as needed.
- STATUS: Full Time
- LOCATION: WorkReady - Batavia
- DEPARTMENT: Employee and Occupational Health
- SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), No Call
- OFFERINGS
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Monday-Friday schedule with no call responsibilities
- Collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work supporting employee health, workplace safety and return-to-work services
- ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent customer service and leadership skills
- Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers' Compensation, Orthopedics, Urgent Care and/or Emergency Medicine preferred
- DOT Medical Examiner certification required upon hire
- Workers' Compensation enrollment required upon hire
Responsibilities
Patient Care. Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination and diagnostic testing data; develop a diagnosis, initiate treatment and health maintenance plan; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures; refer patients to collaborating physicians, specialists and/or appropriate community services or agencies; prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment for occupational injuries and illnesses.
Leadership. Provide health education, instruction, guidance and advisement to patients regarding medication and treatment; counsel patients and family members; recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs; serve as a resource regarding occupational health, injury prevention and return-to-work planning.
Administrative Duties. Perform administrative functions including workers' compensation and insurance documentation, medical discharge documentation, preparing daily billing sheets, providing guidance and teaching to ancillary personnel, and maintaining complete chart entries on patient interactions, orders and progress notes. Ensure compliance with occupational medicine and regulatory documentation requirements.
Occupational Medicine & Compliance. Provide workers' compensation evaluations and follow-up care; perform return-to-work assessments, pre-employment and occupational health examinations; maintain compliance with workers' compensation regulations, employer health requirements and DOT-related services as applicable.
Education
BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
Licenses / Certifications
RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions
Physical Requirements
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
City
Batavia
Postal CODE
14020
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess a valid NYS registration. Required certifications include DOT Medical Examiner and Workers' Compensation enrollment, along with strong clinical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Employee Health & Occupational Medicine at Rochester Regional Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 146 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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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