Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery | Full-Time, Brooklyn Campus

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery CTICU team in Brooklyn. The PA will deliver highly autonomous care for post-operative and critically ill patients, with opportunities for first assisting in the OR as competency grows.

Candidates must have 2+ years ICU/CTICU experience, NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, ACLS/BLS, and infection control certification; be able to cover rotating days and nights, including

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years ICU or cardiothoracic surgery/CTICU experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current NYS PA licensure and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage post‑op and critically ill CTICU patients.
• Handle ECMO, ventilation, vasopressors, and cardiac monitoring.
• With training, future options for first‑assist in the OR.
• Full-time role with rotating days and nights; up to two weekends per month.

Skills

ICU/CTICU experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Assistant studies

NYS PA Licensure

Current NCCPA Certification

Tools

ACLS/BLS

NYS Infection Control certification

DEA Certification with NYS Opioid Prescriber training

Job description

Description

Physician Assistants: A Growing Autonomous Team

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.

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.

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery | Full-Time

The cardiothoracic surgery department seeks a full-time PA for coverage in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU). The CTICU PAs work with a significant amount of autonomy managing post-operative and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients, including ECMO, mechanical ventilation, vasopressor support, and cardiac monitoring. With continued training and competency, there are future options for first-assisting in the OR.

This is a full-time position rotating days, and nights, and includes covering up to two weekends per month.

Preferred Criteria

• MUST have at least 2 years ICU, or cardiothoracic surgery/CTICU experience

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Masters in Physician Assistant related studies
• NYS PA Licensure
• Current NCCPA Certification
• ACLS/BLS
• NYS Infection Control certification
• DEA Certification with NYS Opioid Prescriber training compliance

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

$73.11-$97.64/Hourly

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