Physician Assistant – DHK Ambulatory Surgery – Full time / Rotating- Cornell Campus

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Preoperative care

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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa)ranked against 371 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$161k–$210kSurgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$172k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in New York86 active382 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery listings765 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Surgery pay trend−3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (371 Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.