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Highland Hospital

NP / Physician Assistant

Rochester, NY · On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

Admit to the hospitalist/geriatrician, Highland family medicine, Culver medical group including the complex care center, Wilmot cancer center, and chronic vent services. Salary Range: $98,000.00 ...

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How much do geriatrician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for geriatrician in Rochester, NY is $218,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $202,300.00 and $236,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a geriatrician?

A Geriatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of older adults, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related illnesses. They address conditions such as dementia, osteoporosis, arthritis, and chronic diseases, while also considering the psychological and social factors affecting elderly patients. Geriatricians often work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or private practices, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Their goal is to help elderly patients maintain their independence and overall well-being as they age.

What are some common challenges faced by geriatricians in their daily work?

Geriatricians often manage patients with multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and complex psychosocial needs, which can be challenging when creating individualized care plans. They must balance clinical decision-making with sensitivity to the wishes of patients and their families, and navigate the coordination of care across various specialists and support services. Additionally, managing time effectively to address thorough assessments, cognitive evaluations, and patient education is a key part of the role. Support from interdisciplinary teams, such as nurses, social workers, and physical therapists, helps Geriatricians provide holistic and effective care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a geriatrician?

To thrive as a Geriatrician, you need board certification in internal or family medicine with additional fellowship training in geriatrics, alongside a deep understanding of age-related health issues. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, diagnostic tools, and geriatric assessment instruments is commonly required. Exceptional communication, empathy, and collaborative skills help build trust with older patients and coordinate care with families and interdisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to an often complex and vulnerable patient population.

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NP / Physician Assistant

Highland Hospital

Rochester, NY • On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

Other

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Highland Hospital (New York) rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

222nd of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

*Highland Hospital is seeking an overnight Cross Cover APP for its Department of Medicine team. This role is designed to support our overnight team to decrease patient loads and gain efficiencies with our care model. Candidates for this role would work a rotating schedule that would involve: one (1) month of Sunday - Tuesday, overnight shifts, followed by one (1) month of Wednesday - Friday shifts. Candidates will share holiday coverage through the group as well, being required to cover 2 or 3 of 9 observed holidays per year. Large overnight differential available for this role!
Some duties include but are not limited to:
Complete history and physical exams on assigned admissions including medication reconciliation, complete all orders including appropriate labs and diagnostic testing, medications, therapy evaluations, medications etc.  Consult appropriate services needed during the hospital stay for any acute issues identified on admission.  Discuss and collaborate with attending MD on plan of care.  Admit to the hospitalist/geriatrician, Highland family medicine, Culver medical group including the complex care center, Wilmot cancer center, and chronic vent services. 
Salary Range:
$98,000.00 - $130,083.20 annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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