Physician Assistant – Surgical ICU/Burn ICU/Trauma – Rotating - Cornell Campus

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistant – Surgical ICU/Burn ICU/Trauma – Rotating- Cornell Campus

Experience autonomy and camaraderie unique to our Physician Assistant team. Practice the art and science of evidence-based medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Lead the charge in improving the patient care experience. Join an action-oriented team at an Ivy League medical center, and go to the next level in your PA career. Become a part of this 24/7 run Surgery PA service in a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center.

We are seeking a PA to join our Surgery/Critical Care team. This position will be shared between the Surgical ICU, Burn ICU and Trauma service lines. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment caring for critically ill patients with complex surgical, medical and burn injuries.

Work Schedule: Three 12.5 hour rotating shifts.

Preferred Criteria

Background in Surgery

Critical Care Experience

Strong new graduates with a demonstrated passion for managing surgical critical care patients are encouraged to apply

  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
  • NYS licensure and NCCPA certification
  • BLS/ACLS certification
  • DEA certification

ATLS 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 care to critically ill patients across Surgical ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma service lines. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based medical care in a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies along with NYS licensure and NCCPA certification. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, DEA, and ATLS.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Trauma careMultidisciplinary collaborationSurgical management

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Critical Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% 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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.