Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79.79/hr

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Job Description

City/State

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded

Yes

Department

ONC - Physician Assistants

Bargaining Unit

1199

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE

Scheduled Hours

7 AM-7:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

12.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$79.79

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To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

We are currently seeking Physician Assistants to join our esteemed Department of Oncology. As part of our astonishing team, you will be collaborating with physician and other healthcare providers for planning, evaluation, coordination, implementation and facilitation of all facets of care for patients.

Physician Assistants are expected to demonstrate advanced and diverse clinical knowledge and skills in the capacity of clinicians, educator, researcher, collaborator and patient advocate to provide both direct and indirect patient care in a semi-autonomous, self-directed role in accordance with professional standards and clinical expertise. The Physician Assistant will:

  • Conduct thorough oncology history and physical examinations.
  • Review and interpret imaging and laboratory information.
  • Manage medical complications related to advanced cancer.
  • Manage patients with chemotherapy side effects and complications.
  • Administer and prescribe medications specialty medications.
  • Discuss patient care and progress with medical team.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant program.
  • Registered as a Physician’s Assistant in New York State
  • NCCPA certified
  • 6 months of Physician Assistant experience required
  • Oncology experience preferred
  • Must be able to work across multiple campuses (Moses and Einstein), if necessary

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will collaborate with healthcare providers to plan and implement patient care within the oncology department. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, and managing chemotherapy-related complications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current New York State registration. At least 6 months of relevant experience and NCCPA certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Imaging interpretationLaboratory interpretationMedication administrationPatient advocacyCare coordinationMedical team collaboration

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Oncology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 74 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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