Physician Assistant

2 months ago
United States$120k–146kFull TimePhysician Assistant
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
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Above Market
Salary Percentile76th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

21% above median for Physician Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

Join Weill Cornell Medical College as a Physician Assistant in United States. Title: Physician Assistant Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $120,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • PA accredited program Experience Master's Degree is

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join Weill Cornell Medical College as a Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Critical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam OrientedPatient Care CoordinationHealth HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic TestingPatient Care Plan DevelopmentPrescribing MedicationsPatient EducationResearch Protocol ImplementationDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic Procedures

Requirements

Candidates must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program, and while a Master's Degree is preferred, approximately 2 years of clinical work experience is highly desired, though new graduates may be considered. Required credentials include a current New York State Physician Assistant License, NCCPA Certification, and BLS certification, with ACLS or PALS required if applicable.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Weill Cornell Medical College a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care 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.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Weill Cornell Medical College 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

Weill Cornell Medical College lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $120k to $147k 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 ($120k–$147k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Team Oriented, Patient Care Coordination, Health Histories. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty areas, including obtaining histories, performing physical exams, ordering tests, and developing patient care plans in collaboration with a supervising physician. They will also prescribe medications, cou...

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About Weill Cornell Medical College

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
0-2
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago