Physician Asst (FH)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Asst (FH) at Northwell a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Surgery position at Northwell is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Northwell lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $141k to $199k annually.

This position is based in New York, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient history taking, Physical examinations, Surgical patient care, Patient rounds, Medication ordering, Diagnostic test interpretation, Discharge planning, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs pre-operative and post-operative care, including conducting physical examinations and daily patient rounds. They are responsible for interpreting diagnostic tests, writing medication orders, and coordinating discharge instructions with the medical team.