Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service - Days - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
Company websitenyp.org (NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, opens in new tab)
Base salary $161K to $210K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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About this job
Location
New York, New YorkShift:
Day (United States of America)Description:
Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service – Day Shifts - Columbia Campus
Step into a high-achieving hospital, where premier clinicians deliver personalized care. Join our team as a full-time Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant and be a part of a comprehensive team covering surgical patients admitted to the hospital. As one of the world's leading medical centers, we are at the cutting edge of new therapies. Every day, we are meeting the needs of patients with extraordinarily diverse problems, performing complex procedures including hybrid, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures.
As a Thoracic Surgery PA, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of residents and surgeons covering this busy surgical service. There are opportunities to grow, teach, and have significant autonomy. The position primarily consists of post-operative management of patients on the step-down unit and floor. In this role, PAs serve as the front-line providers rounding with attending surgeons, writing notes, orders, and performing necessary bedside procedures.
This position consists of (4)10-hour shifts/week, some weekend day shifts, no call or holiday coverage.
Preferred Criteria
Background in Surgery and/or Medicine
At least 1 year of experience
Strong new graduates with a demonstrated passion for surgery are also encouraged to apply
Required Criteria
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
NYS licensure and 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/AnnualIt 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.
Source: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($161,000) is above 45% of the 3,993 Healthcare Clinical roles nationwide listed on this site; 14 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $124,308 to $260,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Service - Days - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center (this listing) | $161K - $210K |
| Staff Manager – Float Pool- Full Time -Days | $160K - $183K |
| Nurse Practitioner - Electrophysiology Arrhythmia Center - Queens Medical Group | $159,307 - $172,150 |
| Physician Assistant - Interventional Cardiology/Electrophysiology - Rotating - NYP/Columbia Medical Center | $161K - $210K |
| Physician Assistant I - Primary Care/Outpatient Practice - Days - NYP/Queens Medical Group | $161,000 - $192,106 |
| Physician Assistant - Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Critical Care - Nights - Cornell Campus (Open to new grad & experienced PAs) | $161K - $210K |
| Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell Campus | $161K - $210K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
$161,000-$210,000/Annual
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