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New York, New York

Unit Assistant - Hospitalist - PT - Evenings

Hospital MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$33.57-$35.52/hr

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Job Description

Start Date: 11/02/2026

End Date

11/14/2026

Description

  • Be the Face of Patient Excellence and Quality Customer Service
  • Unit Assistant - Hospitalist - 9GS - PT - Evenings

Make a lasting first impression on a NewYork-Presbyterian nursing unit-meeting and greeting patients and family members in need of a compassionate ear and calm direction. Light up the room with your presence. Make the promise of Putting Patients First a reality at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Provide compassionate patient focus and superior customer service -keeping our fast-paced environments running smoothly. Coordinate appointments and perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station to assure the timely, efficient and accurate flow of patient information. Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas. Page nurses and answer phones on your unit. Sign for important medical deliveries. Cultivate a courteous and respectful demeanor while multitasking between people and responsibilities.

This is a part-time evening position, 3PM-11:15 PM, alternate weekends. Position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Preferred Criteria

  • Ideal candidates will have experience in a healthcare environment.
  • We're seeking individuals with extensive customer service experience and a desire to Put Patients First.

Required Criteria

  • Qualified candidates have at least one year of previous clerical experience and basic computer knowledge.
  • High School Diploma required.

Salary Range

$33.57-$35.52/Hourly

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 Unit Assistant is responsible for greeting patients and visitors while providing compassionate customer service at the nursing station. They also manage clerical tasks, coordinate appointments, and facilitate communication between staff and patients.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of previous clerical experience and basic computer knowledge. A High School Diploma is required for this position.

Key Skills

Patient coordinationComputer literacyData entryInterpersonal skills

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

In New York, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$297k (44 salary observations; 156 listings), vs ~$314k nationally (442 salary observations; 3,477 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
New York vs national$297k median in New York$314k nationally (−5%)44 state / 442 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in New York58 active1,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 78% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings418 in the last 30 days409 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−6.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$205k
0
$205k-265k
15
$300k
3
$325k-385k
2
$385k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140-$150/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.