Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery – Step Down Unit – Rotating Shifts - Columbia University Campus

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking Physician Assistants for Cardiothoracic Surgery on the Step Down Unit. The role involves assisting on a high-acuity unit with rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The ideal candidate holds NYS licensure and NCCPA certification, with 1 year of post-surgical patient care preferred; strong grads are welcome to apply. On-site requirements apply; candidates should reside within commuting distance to NYP in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies.
• NYS licensure.
• NCCPA certification.
• 1 year of post-surgical patient care experience preferred; strong new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist on the Step Down Unit for Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Skills

Post-surgical patient care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies

NYS licensure

NCCPA certification

Job description

Physician Assistants at NYP: A Growing, Autonomous Team

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Step Down Unit - Rotating Shifts

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.

In this role, your responsibilities will primarily consist of assisting on the Step Down Unit for Cardiothoracic Surgery.

This role requires 3 12.5 hour shifts per week, rotating between day and night shifts. There will be weekend and holiday coverage.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Preferred Criteria

• At least 1 year of experience in caring for post-surgical patients , however, strong new graduates will be considered.

Required Criteria

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

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.