Physician Assistant - Inpatient Pediatrics: Pediatric ICU - Per Diem - Cornell Campus
Listed compensation
$161k-$210k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Description
Physician Assistant - Inpatient Pediatrics: Pediatric ICU - Per Diem - Cornell Campus
For Physician Assistants at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, every moment – and every patient – is precious. Each tool enhances the staff's uncanny ability to detect even the slightest changes—and makes our hospital a destination-of-choice for pediatric care.
Since performing the first successful pediatric heart transplant in 1984, we’ve continued to treat high-risk patients other centers are unequipped to help. We utilize top technology, practicing with confidence and compassion—and experiencing the heights of fulfilling professional achievement.
Transform your career as a Physician Assistant at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Each of our PA's dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring, and working closely with families to create a healing environment. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger.
- Shift: Per Diem Coverage
- Preferred Criteria
- At least 1 year of experience in critical care
- Pediatric experience strongly preferred
- Required Criteria
- Graduate of an accredited PA program
- Current NYS PA licensure
NCCPA Certification
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
$161,000-$210,000/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 Physician Assistant will provide high-quality clinical care to patients within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. They will work collaboratively with families and the medical team to maintain a compassionate and effective healing environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program with current NYS licensure and NCCPA certification. At least one year of critical care experience is required, with pediatric experience strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% 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 ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $161k–$210k | Pediatrics median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician Assistant listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 792 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Benefits & Perks
73 more from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Physician Assistant - General Pediatrics (Inpatient) - Rotating - NYP/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital · New York, New York$210k
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Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k≈ 5.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.