Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery, Operating Room - Columbia University Campus...

Colorado PA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery - Operating Room team on days. The role provides first and second assisting in the OR, with a 12.5-hour shift schedule across three days per week.

Applicants should have a PA degree, NYS licensure, and NCCPA certification; endoscopic vein harvesting and robotics experience are preferred. On-site role requiring commuting to NYP; competitive compensation and sign-on bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current NYS licensure.
• NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd assisting in the Operating Room.
• Work 12.5 hr shifts/3 days a week.

Skills

OR experience

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Operating Room - Days - Columbia University Campus

Step into a high-achieving hospital, where premier clinicians deliver personalized care. As one of the world's leading heart centers, we are at the cutting edge of new therapies. Every day, we are meeting the needs of patients with extraordinarily diverse problems, performing over 1500 complex cardiac procedures each year including hybrid, minimally invasive and robotic procedures.

Join our expanding adult Cardiothoracic Surgery service working 12.5 hr shifts/3 days a week. In this role, you will be 1st and 2nd assisting in the Operating Room.

Preferred Criteria

• 1-2 years of OR experience
• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience
• Robotics experience

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Current NYS licensure
• NCCPA certification

*SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

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:

$161,000-$210,000/Annual

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.