Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU - Rotating - Cornell Campus

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

  • Physician Assistants at NYP: A Growing, Autonomous Team
  • Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU - Rotating Shifts - Cornell Campus

We are one of America’s first providers of neurological care, and one of the largest stroke centers in the world. As highly skilled clinicians and respected colleagues, our Physician Assistants proudly advance this standard of excellence.

Join a highly autonomous team of Physician Assistants that collaborate with different services including Neurosurgery, Neurology, and the stroke team to ensure the best care to patients and their families. In this role you will have the opportunity to participate in educational programs to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge by attending conferences, lectures and grand rounds. Transform lives, and channel your potential in a rapidly-expanding PA role.

This position will work either three 12.5 hour night shifts, or three 12.5 hour rotating shifts. There will be a weekend rotation required.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • At least one year of inpatient neurology, critical care or medicine experience
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
  • New York State 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

Collaborate with neurosurgery, neurology, and stroke teams to provide high-quality patient care in a neuro ICU setting. Participate in educational programs, conferences, and grand rounds to advance clinical knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies, New York State PA licensure, and NCCPA certification. At least one year of inpatient neurology, critical care, or medicine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Stroke carePhysician assistant practice

Neurology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% 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 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Neurology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

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.