Experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Edwards Health Center

SUMMARY
As a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider with Rochester Regional Health, you will provide comprehensive care to patients in a rural community setting. This position is based at Edwards Health Center, where you will serve as the primary provider for the practice and manage your own patient panel. The ideal candidate will bring prior primary care experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to practice with a high degree of autonomy while remaining connected to the resources and support of the Rochester Regional Health system.

STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Edwards Health Center – Edwards, NY
DEPARTMENT: Primary Care
SCHEDULE: Days; flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week

ATTRIBUTES

• Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or relevant outpatient experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable practicing independently and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Interest in rural and community-based medicine

OFFERINGS

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Productivity incentive opportunity
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• CME and paid time off
• Access to the resources and specialty support of Rochester Regional Health

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Provide comprehensive primary care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Independent Practice. Manage an established patient panel and provide day-to-day clinical care as the sole provider at Edwards Health Center.
• Care Coordination. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, make referrals, and coordinate care with physicians and specialists when appropriate.
• Patient Relationships. Build strong relationships with patients and families while providing education and supporting continuity of care.
• Documentation. Maintain complete and accurate patient histories, examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation.

EDWARDS HEALTH CENTER

Edwards Health Center serves a rural Northern New York community and offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on access to primary care. Providers enjoy the autonomy and relationships that come with community-based medicine while remaining part of a larger integrated health system.

The surrounding St. Lawrence Region offers access to the Adirondacks and year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, fishing, skiing, and camping.

EDUCATION:

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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 - $200,000.00Edwards13635

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.