Physician Assistant- Surgery (Per Diem)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Physician Assistant- Surgery (Per Diem) in United States. Job Description Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC
- PA) program, required.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
- Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
Benefits & Compensation
- that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
- When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.
-, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Work Schedule
- per-diem schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Northwell as a Physician Assistant- Surgery (Per Diem).
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- Surgery (Per Diem) at Northwell a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Northwell is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Northwell lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $100k to $180k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($100k–$180k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Histories, Physical Examinations, Plan Of Care, Patient Rounds, Writing Orders, Laboratory Interpretation, Patient Care Coordination, Discharge Summaries. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs technical procedures for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation, while also participating in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Key duties include taking histories, performing exams, writing ...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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