Surgical Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Full-Time
  • Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island
  • Locations: Ronkonkoma, Garden City, Huntington, & Jamaica Estates

About Us

Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island is a premier, minimally invasive spinal surgery practice providing world-class, cutting-edge spinal care to the Tri-State area. We are rapidly expanding across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our dynamic clinical and surgical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedics, neurosurgery, or a related specialty, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our physicians in both clinical and surgical settings, including serving as a first assist in spinal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete initial patient histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations
  • Serve as first assist in spinal surgeries, including cervical and lumbar fusions
  • Develop, document, and communicate patient care plans; ensure follow-through on all aspects of care
  • Perform inpatient rounds and evaluate inpatient and ER consults
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and spinal imaging
  • Perform in-office procedures such as trigger-point and joint injections
  • Collaborate closely with attending physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

Qualifications

NCCPA Board Certification (PA-C) required

Active New York State Physician Assistant License

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant (spine, orthopedic, or neurosurgery preferred)
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Willingness to travel between Ronkonkoma, Garden City, Huntington, & Jamaica Estates locations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure fees
  • Professional development support

Medical Specialty

Medical-Surgical | Orthopedics | Spine Surgery

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

New York State LicenseSpinal Surgery First AssistDiagnostic Tests InterpretationSpinal Imaging InterpretationTrigger-Point InjectionsEMR Documentation

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

CME allowance
66% this job
401k / retirement match
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Ronkonkoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$640k
Typical market rent
$2,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

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

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About Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island

Medical Practices
Ronkonkoma, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure fees
Professional development support