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Physician Assistant - General, Vascular and Colon Surgery

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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

First assistingSurgical supportPerioperative carePre-operative evaluationPost-operative follow-upSurgical assistanceCollaboration

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 370 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in West Islip

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$747k
Median resident rent
$2,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
CME Allowance
Professional Development Support
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required