Physician assistant - rheumatology

Grider Support Services & Premier Health Partners, PC 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 role provides an opportunity to care for patients with complex autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions while working collaboratively with an experienced specialty team.

📍 Location: 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY

🏥 Department: Rheumatology

🕒 Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary based on operational needs, but will be daytime hours)

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 rheumatology specialty, required
• 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.