Lead Surgical PA — Advanced Practice & Team Mentorship

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 100,578 - 134,109; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Lead Surgical Physician Assistant to oversee and support a team of PAs in a dynamic surgical program in West Islip, New York. This role combines clinical practice with leadership, offering mentorship and the opportunity to shape care delivery throughout the surgical process. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, current PA license, NCCPA certification, and 3-5 years of surgical experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $73.01 to $97.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State PA license.
• NCCPA certification required.
• BLS and ACLS by AHA.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of surgical PA experience preferred.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or precepting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of PAs in a surgical program.
• Perform comprehensive pre-operative patient evaluations.
• Assist in a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Manage post-surgical recovery and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with leadership on clinical protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Evaluation

Surgical Assistance

Patient Education

Quality Improvement

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current New York State PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a Lead Surgical Physician Assistant to oversee and support a team of PAs in a dynamic surgical program in West Islip, New York. This role combines clinical practice with leadership, offering mentorship and the opportunity to shape care delivery throughout the surgical process. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, current PA license, NCCPA certification, and 3-5 years of surgical experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $73.01 to $97.35 per hour.