Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (Hand Surgery) - Hudson Valley Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

5 days ago

Yorktown Heights, New YorkSalary Range: $157,000-$193,000Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics Hand Surgery, Competitive Salary in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Key Responsibilities

provide families with high quality, patient-centered care close to home in the New York metropolitan area.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $157K - $193K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics Hand Surgery, Competitive Salary.

Key Skills

Physician AssistantOrthopedicsSurgical AssistancePatient CareHistory TakingPhysical ExaminationsDiagnosisLaboratory StudiesInjectionsTeam CollaborationCommunicationTime ManagementResearchPre-operative CarePost-operative CareFlexibility

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies, NYS licensure, and NCCPA certification. Preferred qualifications include orthopedic experience and at least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (Hand Surgery) - Hudson Valley Medical Group at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $157k to $193k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Orthopedics, Surgical Assistance, Patient Care, History Taking, Physical Examinations, Diagnosis, Laboratory Studies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform history and physical examinations, establish diagnoses, and manage patient medical issues. They may also assist with surgical activities and participate in research projects.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, Inclusive Culture. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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