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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $150K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures, will greatly assist you in providing medical services to patients.

The PA in this role will provide inpatient consult coverage and serve as a first assist in the OR as part of a collaborative neurosurgery team.

Prior operating room and/or ambulatory surgery experience is highly preferred STATUS: Full-time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Neurosurgery SCHEDULE: Rotating 7-on/7-off schedule with call responsibilities Highlights/Benefits: Competitive salary and full benefits packages Malpractice with tail coverage CME Funding ($1750 annually) Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME Retirement and defined pension plan Flexible schedule Full triage and clinical support Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine.

Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

ATTRIBUTES Compassionate, warm and patient focused Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior Ability to work in a fast-paced environment RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Satisfaction.

Interact regularly with patients, family members, medical/social/public service support teams, regulatory agencies, and payor agencies. Communication requires empathy, problem-solving, education, information gathering, counseling, and process coordination. Medication & Orders.

Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients. Documentation.

Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

EDUCATION: BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides inpatient consult coverage and serves as a first assist in the operating room within a collaborative neurosurgery team. Responsibilities include managing patient histories, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary support teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and be certified by the NCCPA and registered with the NYSED. Prior experience in operating rooms or ambulatory surgery is highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient ConsultsSurgical First AssistingPatient History TakingPhysical ExaminationsMedication PrescriptionClinical DocumentationEmergency ResponsePatient CounselingInterpersonal Skills

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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.

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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice with tail coverage
CME Funding ($1,750 annually)
Generous vacation
5 paid days for CME
Retirement and defined pension plan
Flexible schedule
Full triage and clinical support