Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service - Days - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service – Day Shifts - Columbia Campus

Step into a high-achieving hospital, where premier clinicians deliver personalized care. Join our team as a full-time Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant and be a part of a comprehensive team covering surgical patients admitted to the hospital.

As one of the world's leading medical centers, we are at the cutting edge of new therapies. Every day, we are meeting the needs of patients with extraordinarily diverse problems, performing complex procedures including hybrid, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures.

As a Thoracic Surgery PA, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of residents and surgeons covering this busy surgical service. There are opportunities to grow, teach, and have significant autonomy. The position primarily consists of post-operative management of patients on the step-down unit and floor. In this role, PAs serve as the front-line providers rounding with attending surgeons, writing notes, orders, and performing necessary bedside procedures.

  • This position consists of (4)10-hour shifts/week, some weekend day shifts, no call or holiday coverage.
  • Preferred Criteria
  • Background in Surgery and/or Medicine
  • At least 1 year of experience
  • Strong new graduates with a demonstrated passion for surgery are also encouraged to apply
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

NYS Licensure and NCCPA Certification

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$161,000-$210,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide post-operative management for thoracic surgery patients, including rounding, writing orders, and performing bedside procedures. They will work collaboratively with a team of surgeons and residents to deliver high-quality care in a busy surgical service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies, along with NYS licensure and NCCPA certification. At least one year of experience in surgery or medicine is preferred, though strong new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient careSurgical assistanceClinical documentationMinimally invasive surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service - Days - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 369 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.9this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.