Physician Assistant - General, Vascular and Colon Surgery
Listed compensation
$71.98-$95/hr
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Job Description
Physician Assistant – General Surgical Services (OR-Focused)
Non-Exempt | Full-Time
Location: Good Samaritan University Hospital and Outpatient facility at 580 Union Boulevard, West Islip, NY 11795
Join a high-volume, collaborative surgical team in West Islip offering extensive operating room exposure, strong surgeon mentorship, and a supportive APP environment. This role is ideal for a surgical PA seeking hands-on OR experience with continuity of care in the outpatient setting.
- Why This Role Stands Out
- 80% dedicated OR time with first-assist opportunities
- Work closely with 7 experienced surgeons across a variety of cases
- Balanced role with both surgical and outpatient continuity of care
- Surgeons You Will Support
- Michael J. Sacca, MD
- Rakesh Hegde, MD
- John Hsu, MD
- Christine J. Park, MD
- Dr. Garri Pasklinsky, MD
- Nathan Thomas, DO
- Pratibha Vemulapalli, MD
- The PA will collaborate with all surgeons, supporting their patients throughout the perioperative continuum.
Position Overview
This role is primarily focused on operating room support (~80%), with the remaining 20% dedicated to outpatient care, including pre-operative evaluations, post-operative follow-ups, and patient education. The PA will work closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and office personnel to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
Key Responsibilities
- First assist in the operating room
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Conduct outpatient visits and surgical follow-ups
- Perform minor procedures and wound care as delegated
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to support patient flow
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days schedule
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant licensure.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Previous surgical experience or a strong interest in surgery preferred.
- BLS and ACLS required – from AHA
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid overtime (non-exempt role)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- CME allowance and professional development support
Why Join Us
- Well-established surgical practice with a strong reputation
- Hands-on OR experience and surgeon mentorship
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Opportunity for long-term growth and skill development
Salary Range
USD $71.98 - USD $95.00 /Hr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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, 70% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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 ~$174k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k 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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