Physician Assistant - Adult Acute Rehabilitation (Inpatient) - Rotating - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Job Description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Description

  • Physician Assistant (PA) – Adult Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation - Rotating Shifts
  • Join Our Team!

We are expanding our team of Physician Assistants in the Adult Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Our inpatient rehabilitation unit cares for patients who require intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation following serious illness, injury, or complex medical interventions. Common patient populations include individuals recovering from stroke, amputation, cancer and its treatments, ventricular assist device implantation, prolonged hospitalization, and solid organ transplantation, including heart, lung, kidney, and multi-organ transplants.

As a member of our collaborative, patient-centered care team, you will work alongside Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians, nurses, care coordinators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive treatment plans. You will play a key role in managing medically complex patients, promoting functional recovery, and facilitating successful transitions from the hospital to the community.

Working within a multi-physician PM&R practice, you will provide high-quality, physician-led collaborative care while exercising an appropriate level of clinical autonomy. Your commitment to patient safety, quality, and excellence in care delivery will be essential to supporting this unique rehabilitation population.

Join our dedicated PA team and discover where amazing works.

Schedule

  • Three 12.5-hour shifts per week
  • Rotating weekends and holidays (possible nights)

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience in inpatient medicine, rehabilitation medicine, or a related acute care setting

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current New York State Physician Assistant license
  • 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

The Physician Assistant will manage medically complex patients in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting as part of a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive treatment plans to facilitate functional recovery and safe transitions to the community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess a current New York State license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in inpatient or rehabilitation medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationStroke recoveryAmputation careVentricular assist device managementTransplant patient careQuality improvement

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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