Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery – Nights – Cornell Campus (Open to new grad PA's)
Listed compensation
$161k-$210k
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Description
Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery – Nights – Cornell Campus (Open to new grad PA's)
At NewYork-Presbyterian, Physician Assistants practice with a high level of autonomy and play a central role in delivering exceptional patient care. Join our highly dedicated Neurosurgery PA team and become part of a culture defined by pride, compassion, and clinical excellence.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive management of neurosurgical patients in the hospital setting, respond to inpatient consults, and first assist in the operating room. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your neurosurgical knowledge and procedural skills while working within a high‑performing, dynamic service. Make a meaningful impact on patient lives and channel your potential in a fast‑paced, academically rich environment.
Schedule: This position consists of three 12.5‑hour night shifts per week, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
- Preferred Criteria
- Prior neurosurgery experience
- Required Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure
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 comprehensive management for neurosurgical patients and perform first assist duties in the operating room. They are also responsible for responding to inpatient consults within a high-performing, dynamic service environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and possess a current NYS Physician Assistant license. While prior neurosurgery experience is preferred, the position is open to new graduates.
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% 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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