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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York

per diem Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$93.00 Hourly

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation.

Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation.

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida.

With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a per diem Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
  • Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
  • Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
  • Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
  • Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
  • Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
  • Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
  • Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
  • Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
  • Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
  • Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
  • Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
  • Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
  • Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
  • Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
  • Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
  • Maintains PA board certification.
  • Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
  • Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
  • Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
  • Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
  • Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
  • Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
  • Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e. g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
  • Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
  • Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
  • Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
  • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
  • Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities

  • Physician Assistants working at the Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center (Hyperbaric Center) will have additional duties assigned to them as outlined in the Role of the Physician Assistant policy for the Hyperbaric Center.

Minimum Qualifications

  • To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
  • Current New York State Physician Assistant License

NCCPA Board Certification

Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association..

Required Licenses: Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.

Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $93.00 - $93.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care, coordinating therapeutic measures, and performing clinical duties for neurosurgery patients. They work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, manage patient throughput, and support clinical research studies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies, a current New York State license, and NCCPA Board Certification. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, along with the ability to perform clinical duties effectively within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationMedication prescriptionInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationEvidence-based practiceQuality improvement

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
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.

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