Infectious Disease Physician Assistant – Inpatient

Rochester Regional Health

. Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients as part of the Infectious Disease team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients within an Infectious Disease team, including advanced patient assessments, differential diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans. Holds relevant certifications and possesses the ability to practice with clinical autonomy while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

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BS: Physician AssistantPA-C CertificationRPA RegistrationAdvanced Patient AssessmentsInfectious Disease Experience

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Hard Skills

Differential DiagnosesLaboratory Testing InterpretationImaging Studies InterpretationTreatment Plan ManagementMedication PrescriptionClinical AutonomyPatient MonitoringQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCollaborationInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

PA-C CertificationRPA Registration

Industry Keywords

Infectious DiseaseInternal MedicineClinical AutonomyPatient CareQuality Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients as part of the Infectious Disease team
Perform advanced patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and establish individualized plans of care
Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
Collaborate with Infectious Disease physicians, APPs, hospitalists, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams
Manage treatment plans and prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care based on clinical findings and response to treatment
Educate and guide patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and student education when applicable
Practice with clinical autonomy while supported by an experienced Infectious Disease team

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
RPA registration with the NYS Office of Professions
Internal Medicine experience preferred
Ability to provide care in a fully inpatient Infectious Disease role
Ability to perform advanced patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and establish individualized plans of care
Ability to order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
Ability to manage treatment plans and prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
Ability to practice with a high level of clinical autonomy
Ability to meet moderate clinical physical requirements, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning
TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lucrative compensation
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
Additional benefits
Relocation services
4 weeks of vacation
1 week of CME
Comprehensive health benefits
Monday-Friday daytime schedule
No call
No weekends