Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery) - Days - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
Listed compensation
$161k-$210k
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Description
Physician Assistants at NYP
- A Growing, Autonomous Team
- Physician Assistant – Colorectal Surgery – Days - Columbia Campus - New grads welcome to apply!
Step into a high-achieving hospital, where premier clinicians deliver personalized care. Join our team as a full-time Surgery Physician Assistant and be a part of a comprehensive team covering surgical patients admitted to the hospital.
As one of the world's leading medical centers, we are at the cutting edge of new therapies. Every day, we are meeting the needs of patients with extraordinarily diverse problems, performing complex procedures including hybrid, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures.
In this role, PAs serve as front line providers rounding with attending surgeons, writing notes, orders, and performing necessary bedside procedures. There are opportunities for first and second assisting in the OR as well.
This role requires 4-day shifts per week (6am-4pm), including some weekend coverage (No nights or holidays).
Preferred Criteria
- At least 1 year of experience in caring for post-surgical patients, however, strong new graduates will be considered.
- Required Criteria
- Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies
- NYS 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
Physician Assistants will round with attending surgeons, manage patient orders, and document clinical notes. They will also perform bedside procedures and provide first or second assistance in the operating room.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess current NYS licensure and NCCPA certification. While one year of post-surgical experience is preferred, strong new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$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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- No nights
- 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.
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