Chief Physician Assistant Surgical

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Chief Physician Assistant for Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery to lead and advance the PA team. You will oversee clinical operations, coordinate care with physicians and staff, and drive quality improvements in a high-volume program.

Requirements include a PA degree, NCCPA certification, NY license (or eligibility), and 4–6 years' thoracic/surgical experience with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Active NCCPA certification and NYS PA license (or eligibility).
• Minimum 4–6 years of clinical experience; thoracic/surgical experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, clinical judgment and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of the Thoracic Surgery PA team.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily operations for continuous coverage.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Oversee payroll, budgeting, and resource management.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and administration.
• Ensure high-quality patient-centered clinical care across settings.
• Develop protocols, pathways, and PA orientation programs.
• Support quality improvement, audits, and accreditation readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Location & Work Hours

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: CVTS - Surgical PA Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 6:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 10.5 HOURS Pay Range: $158,400.00-$198,000.00

Overview

The Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein is seeking a highly experienced Chief Physician Assistant (PA) to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight of the Thoracic Surgery PA team. Our Thoracic Surgery program is a high-volume, academically driven service performing nearly 800 operations annually, with a strong focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques as well as comprehensive thoracic surgical oncology. We care for a diverse patient population and are committed to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of thoracic disease. Our team is built on a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement and we take pride in advancing the field through innovation, clinical research, and multidisciplinary care. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Chief Physician Assistant to help guide and support our PA team, strengthen clinical operations, and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-functioning thoracic surgery service. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, optimizing operational performance, and supporting the professional development of Physician Assistants within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Administration: Provide overall leadership and supervision of Physician Assistants within Thoracic Surgery
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily operations to ensure continuous clinical coverage
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of PA staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development
• Assist with payroll, budgeting, and resource management
• Serve as a liaison between PAs, physicians, nursing, and administrative leadership
• Clinical Oversight: Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across all clinical settings
• Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Monitor clinical performance, patient outcomes, and satisfaction metrics
• Support development and implementation of clinical protocols and pathways
• Education & Program Development: Develop and maintain PA orientation, training, and competency programs
• Mentor and support ongoing education and clinical skill development
• Participate in departmental initiatives, research activities, and quality improvement efforts
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., JCAHO, NYS DOH)
• Support audit readiness and accreditation standards
• Oversee documentation standards and reporting requirements
• Clinical Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical exams
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Assist in thoracic surgical procedures and provide perioperative care
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Perform advanced procedures (as credentialed), including line placement and chest tube insertion
• Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving interventions as needed

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active New York State Physician Assistant license (or eligibility)
• Minimum of 4–6 years of clinical experience; thoracic or surgical experience strongly preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

VK-LI Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mission & Values

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

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To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.