Physician Assistant Fellow in Critical Care (2026)- Rotating - West Campus Sphere (Columbia/Allen)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$96,600

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

PA Post-Graduate Fellowship in Critical Care (October 2027 Start) - Rotating - West Campus Sphere (Columbia/Allen)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2027

(Must be certified by June 15, 2027)

Elevate your career to the next level at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and sharpen your clinical acumen caring for a population with one of the highest case-mix indexes in the country.

Practice the art and science of evidence-based medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a world-class institution dedicated to increasing community access to safe, high-quality care.

Strengthen your own clinical credentials and have a profound impact on the lives of patients and their families in various critical care settings through this opportunity to enroll in this post-graduate fellowship program for Physician Assistants (LINK: NYP/CU Critical Care PA Fellowship Program | NewYork-Presbyterian).

The PA fellow will participate in a 12-month training program designed to enhance skills and provide a comprehensive experience in adult critical care medicine, including medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, cardiac, and neurological critical care. Clinical responsibilities will include the acute management and resuscitation of a diverse population with the highest degree of medical complexity and severity in the country—a world world-class experience for new graduates looking to bolster their clinical exposure with rigorous training and well-rounded education in various critical care settings, or, alternatively, a valuable opportunity for more seasoned providers who may be considering a transition to this field.

Regardless of the motivating factors, PA fellows can expect to complete this program equipped with the skills to manage patients of any acuity.

In addition to core rotations, the curriculum will also include rotations dedicated to airway management in the ED and OR, as well as elective rotations in various other subspecialties.

PA fellows will advance through the program with guidance and oversight provided by intensivists, physician fellows, resident physicians, and other PAs, with increasing levels of autonomy commensurate with their competence and level of advancement in the fellowship.

  • Curriculum
  • Program Length: 12 months
  • Class size: 2 PA fellows per year

Didactic (25%): including one week of orientation boot camp and additional protected time for lectures, simulation lab, journal club, grand rounds/M&M, professional certifications, and other educational conferences.

Clinical Rotations (75%): CCU, MICU, SICU, CTICU, Neuro ICU, Airway Management (OR/ED), 3 Elective rotations each x 2 weeks

Electives may include: ECMO, ED, Ethics, ICU Triage, ID, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Radiology, Stroke Consult, Ultrasound, Neonatal ICU

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Market competitive with other post-graduate & graduate medical education programs.
  • Benefits: Full benefits package offered to NYP employees
  • Holiday/Vacation: 4 weeks PTO, CME
  • Certificate presented upon successful completion.

Intensive on-the-job training will develop a strong foundation of advanced clinical knowledge and technical proficiency that will build confidence and clinical judgement at an accelerated pace compared to their peers. Increased marketability in a competitive job market

Eligibility for Admission

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA Board Certification (including new graduates who are PANCE eligible)
  • NYS License
  • Current BLS & ACLS Certifications
  • Curriculum Vitae

Personal Statement/Letter of Intent

3 letters of recommendation from leaders who can speak to your clinical work (e. g., program director/faculty, clinical preceptor, supervisor, or manager):

If <1 year of experience, at least 1 letter must be from a PA Program faculty member and 1 letter must be from a clinical rotation preceptor

If 1-2 years of experience, 1 letter must be from PA Program faculty member and other 2 letters may be from either a clinical rotation preceptor and/or current clinical supervisor/manager

In-Person Interview

For more information, please visit LINK: NYP/CU Critical Care PA Fellowship Program | NewYork-Presbyterian

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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Salary Range

$96,600/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

The PA fellow will participate in a 12-month training program to gain comprehensive experience in adult critical care medicine across various specialized units. Responsibilities include the acute management and resuscitation of patients with high medical complexity under the guidance of intensivists and medical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess NCCPA board certification. Applicants are also required to have a valid NYS license and current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical judgmentPatient careMedical complexity managementSimulation trainingClinical documentation

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ranks #3 of 25 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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

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  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 52% 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.