Physician Assistant I - Neurocritical Care ICU - Nights - NYP/Queens Medical Group (New Grads Welcome to Apply!)

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $161,000-$192,106

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Job Description

Location

Flushing, New York

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Description

  • Location: Flushing, New York
  • Shift: Nights - 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (United States of America)
  • Physician Assistant I – Neuro ICU - Inpatient – Full Time - Nights

Join our team of skilled clinicians and respected collaborators at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where our Physician Assistants Make It Possible. Our PAs are dedicated to providing high-quality care to every patient, and their inspiring commitment is just the beginning. As one of the most acclaimed healthcare institutions in history, we are also creating a powerful future.

Explore This Career-making Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to take on front-line responsibility in our Neuro ICU. Together, we use our expertise and compassion to deliver the highest level of care imaginable, experiencing all the reasons we entered this noble field.

The Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine medical and surgical team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a leader in high-tech computerized diagnostic and treatment methods, treating the full spectrum of neurological diseases—from brain and spine tumors to stroke, aneurysms, cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, MS, and other movement disorders.

Responsibilities

As a Neurology Intensive Care Unit PA at NYP Queens Hospital, you will manage all aspects of care for patients on the neurology team, including management of complex neurocritical care patients and responding to neurological emergencies.

Schedule

This position requires working three (3) 12.5-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. You must be comfortable supporting Neurology coverage at the hospital.

Preferred Criteria

  • Neurology experience preferred
  • Critical Care experience preferred

Required Criteria

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
  • Minimum of 2 years of Physician Assistant experience (Critical Care experience desired)
  • Current NYS licensure
  • NCCPA certification
  • DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) registration number

ACLS/BLS 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-$192,106/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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in critical care. Required credentials include current NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and ACLS/BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Neurological emergency managementInpatient carePatient assessmentClinical collaborationDiagnostic interpretationTreatment planning

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 78% 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 ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k 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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  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends