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Essen Medical Associates
New York, New York

Physician Assistant Gynecology

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $130K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Women's Health Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Women's Health team. The PA will provide comprehensive care to women across the lifespan, working collaboratively with OB-GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gynecological conditions.
  • Perform annual well-woman exams and preventive screenings.
  • Provide contraceptive counseling and family planning services.
  • Evaluate and treat common women's health concerns, including:
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Menopause management
  • Pelvic pain
  • Vaginal infections

Urinary Tract Conditions

  • Order, interpret, and review laboratory and diagnostic testing.
  • Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice.
  • Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Collaborate with physicians regarding complex patient cases and referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current Physician Assistant license in the State of New York.
  • NCCPA certification required.
  • DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
  • BLS certification required.
  • Women's Health, OB-GYN, Family Medicine, or Primary Care experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

  • 1+ years of Women's Health, OB-GYN, Family Practice, or related clinical experience.
  • Experience with EMR systems (eCW, Epic, Athena, etc.).
  • Familiarity with preventive care guidelines and women's health screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentGynecological DiagnosisEMR DocumentationSpanish Bilingualism

OB/GYN — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 86% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 81 active listings.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Gynecology at Essen Medical Associates a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn (PA) — ranked against 56 active Ob/gyn (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 42% 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.