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Mechanicstown, New York

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$146k–$164k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle.

Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve.

If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provide the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant at Garnet Health.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Neurosurgery is primarily focused on the quality clinical management and total care of the neurosurgical patient including physical exams, bedside procedures, and operative duties as required.

The APP will function in all areas of the peri-operative environment including preadmission, preop testing, PACU, ICU, stepdown care, outpatient clinic and other areas as designated.

They will work collaboratively with the health care team including neurology, intensivists, anesthesia, nursing, case management, physical and occupational therapy and other teams involved in the care of the neurosurgical patient.

Additionally, the APP will work collaboratively to educate staff on necessary competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. They will work with surgeons and staff to implement necessary medical aspects of care to create a high-quality patient experience and expedite discharges in a timely manner.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $146,000 through $164,000 annually.

The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of an Accredited P.A. Program.

Minimum Experience

Three-years in Neurosurgery, with OR, floor and office experience preferred.

Required Certification/Registration

Current Physician Assistant Licensure in New York State required.

Graduate of an Accredited P.A. Program required.

  • Current BLS Certification preferred.
  • Current ACLS Certification required.
  • Board Certification required.
  • DEA registration valid and unrestricted required.
  • Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required.
  • Current NY Infection Control Certificate required.

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking most of the shift; moving patients and equipment. Mobility required. Occasional lifts, positions, restrains, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. Frequent contact with various Garnet Health staff, sales representatives, employees and community members. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push over 75 lbs. Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance and reach above, out and below.

Workplace type

On-site

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License

Key Skills

Peri-operative careCollaborationStaff education

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 68% 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)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k 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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Benefits & Perks27 jobs

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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Relocation assistance
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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.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Mechanicstown

Median resident rent
$1,687/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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