Pays $158k-$198kPhysician Assistant market median is ~$136k (67 jobs) · Above average in Physician Assistant roles for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,715 in this profession)

Chief Physician Assistant Surgical

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Chief PA for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Montefiore. Day shift, Mon-Fri, 6:30am-5pm. Leadership role. Bronx, NY. $158,400-$198,000.

Join Montefiore Health System as a Chief Physician Assistant Surgical – Day Shift, M-F in Bronx, New York.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $158,400 - $198,000
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Malpractice Coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Physician Assistant is responsible for the overall administrative oversight of PAs, including team leadership, scheduling, budget management, and ensuring compliance with all required regulations and standards. This role also involves active participation in the recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of Physician Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of Physician Assistant experience, along with required certifications including NCCPA, ACLS, BLS, and FCCS. Essential functions include providing clinical services delegated by a supervising physician, performing emergency procedures, and demonstrating strong administrative and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Surgical AssistancePatient HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresDiagnosis FormulationTreatment PlanningTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRecruitmentPerformance EvaluationCurriculum DevelopmentCritical ThinkingClinical Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chief Physician Assistant Surgical at Montefiore Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,715 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Cardiothoracic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 67 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Montefiore Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Bronx, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Malpractice Coverage