Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery | Full-Time, Days/Nights (Brooklyn Campus)

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70.3-$93.88/hr

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Job Description

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery | Full-Time

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been providing outstanding medical care to the surrounding community for over 135 years. Join our Physician Assistant practice as a cohesive team to ensure the care and caring of our patients and their families.

As highly skilled clinicians and respected colleagues, PAs proudly advance this standard of excellence. PAs are highly respected collaborators, working as a part of a cohesive team to ensure the care and caring of our patients and their families while being committed to our culture of Putting Patients First.

The Department of Orthopedics provides treatment for debilitating musculoskeletal disorders, such as sport-related injuries and degenerative diseases of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and hand, bone fractures, trauma, joint diseases and injuries, and spinal injuries and deformities.

Our orthopedists are recognized for their operative and non-operative approaches to address sports injuries, spine disorders, degenerative joint diseases, and orthopedic trauma. They work side-by-side with rehabilitation specialists to optimize healing and recovery.

As an orthopedic department PA, you will manage all aspects of care for patients on the orthopedic surgery team, including floor management of admitted patients, responding to orthopedic surgery consults in the ER, and first assisting in the OR.

This is a full-time position covering days/nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Criteria

  • Experience in surgery or orthopedics preferred. Will consider new graduates.

Required Criteria

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Assistant related studies
  • NYS PA Licensure
  • Current NCCPA Certification
  • ACLS/BLS
  • NYS Infection Control certification
  • Current DEA and NYS Opioid Prescribing Training Certificate

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

$70.30-$93.88/Hourly

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 manage all aspects of care for orthopedic surgery patients, including floor management and responding to ER consults. They will also serve as a first assistant in the operating room to support surgical procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess current NYS PA licensure and NCCPA certification. Additional requirements include ACLS/BLS certification, NYS Infection Control certification, and a valid DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient managementSurgical assistanceConsultationMusculoskeletal careClinical assessmentTrauma care

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 80% 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 ~$171k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 315 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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