Physician Assistant
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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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
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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