Physician Assistant – DHK Ambulatory Surgery – Full time / Rotating- Cornell Campus
Listed compensation
$161k-$210k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Description
Physician Assistant – DHK Ambulatory Surgery – Full time / Rotating- Cornell Campus
Practice the art and science of evidence-based medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Lead the charge in improving the patient care experience. Join an action-oriented team at an Ivy League medical center and go to the next level in your PA career.
Here, you'll experience a wide variety of cases, ranging from adult inpatients requiring pre- and post-operative care to general acute care and specialty services. Together, we use our brains and hearts to provide the highest level of care imaginable.
In the process, experience all the reasons we entered our noble field. Our case mix index is one of the highest, yet our measured outcomes are among the best in the nation.
The PA will be responsible for all preoperative and postoperative work within the Ambulatory Surgery and Interventional Radiology space. There may be opportunity to first or second assist in the operating room as well. The position includes coverage for multi surgical specialties including:
- General surgery
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Breast surgery
- Podiatry
- GYN
- Orthopedics
- Plastic surgery
- Spine surgery
- Robotic surgery
Interventional Radiology
- This position involves four 10-hour shifts per week, scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Required Criteria
- Graduate of an accredited PA program
- Current NYS PA licensure
- NCCPA certification
- DEA Certification
BLS/ACLS/PALS 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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- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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
The Physician Assistant will manage all preoperative and postoperative care within the Ambulatory Surgery and Interventional Radiology departments. They will also provide surgical assistance across multiple specialties including general, orthopedic, and robotic surgery.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program and hold current NYS PA licensure. Additional requirements include NCCPA, DEA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa) | ranked against 371 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $161k–$210k | Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in New York | 86 active | 382 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician Assistant listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment597 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 765 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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