Physician Assistant- ICU (Per diem)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Physician Assistant- ICU (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- ICU (Per diem).
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- ICU (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 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 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 $121k to $212k 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 ($121k–$212k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Physical Examinations, Medical Order Writing, Laboratory Result Interpretation, Patient Care Coordination, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs technical procedures for patient admission, diagnosis, and treatment within the ICU. They are responsible for conducting daily rounds, writing medical orders, and coordinating care with the attending medical staff.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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
yesterday
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