Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Step Down Unit - Rotating - Columbia University Medical Center

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

4 days ago

New York, New YorkFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rotating in United States.

Key Responsibilities

hour shifts per week, rotating between day and night shifts. There will be weekend and holiday coverage.

5-hour shifts per week, rotating between day and night shifts. There will be weekend and holiday coverage.

Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rotating.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryPatient carePost-surgical careClinical assessmentSurgical assistanceHybrid proceduresMinimally invasive proceduresRobotic proceduresCardiac proceduresPhysician assistant practice

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies, possess NYS licensure, and maintain NCCPA certification. At least one year of experience in post-surgical patient care is preferred, though strong new graduates will be considered.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Step Down Unit - Rotating - Columbia University Medical Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, Patient care, Post-surgical care, Clinical assessment, Surgical assistance, Hybrid procedures, Minimally invasive procedures, Robotic procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will primarily assist on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit, providing care for patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. The role involves rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits package: Comprehensive and competitive benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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