Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology - Rotating - Columbia University Medical Center Campus

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistants at NYP

  • A Growing, Autonomous Team
  • Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology - Rotating - Columbia University Medical Center Campus

The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center has embodied the highest level of oncology research and care for over 70 years. As a PA on the Hematology/Oncology Service, you will provide comprehensive care for patients within the respective services.

Working with a care team that includes Leukemia Attending Physicians, Hematology/Oncology Fellows, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Social Workers, and a dedicated Oncology Nursing Staff, you will help develop, coordinate, and deliver the daily care plan.

In addition, you will facilitate a smooth transition of care from inpatient to outpatient care settings in collaboration with the outpatient team.

Working within a multi-physician oncology practice, you will provide collaborative physician-based care with practice appropriate level of autonomy on the inpatient units. Your passion for safety and quality will be critical as you support our high-risk patient population to ensure delivery of care that our oncology patients and their families deserve.

  • We currently have openings within Bone Marrow Transplant, Solid Tumors, Malignant Hematology.
  • Join our patient centered PA team and see where amazing works.

Shift: Three 12.5 hour day/night shifts are required. Rotating weekends and holidays..

Preferred Criteria

  • At least 2 years of experience in hematology/oncology, inpatient medicine, infectious disease, or critical care
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies
  • NYS licensure

NCCPA Certification

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$161,000-$210,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for patients within the Hematology/Oncology service as part of a multidisciplinary team. Facilitate the transition of care between inpatient and outpatient settings while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies, NYS licensure, and NCCPA certification. At least 2 years of experience in hematology/oncology, inpatient medicine, infectious disease, or critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careCare coordinationClinical pharmacologyPhysician assistant practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology - Rotating - Columbia University Medical Center Campus at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (PA) — ranked against 78 active Oncology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 90% of Oncology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 78 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.