Physician assistant pay in this area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, all employed PAs
This job's stated pay, $162,905 – $179,893 a year, is within the middle half for the area.
Posted pay on PA Career Hub · New York PA jobs: median $150,000 (364 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- NCCPA certification (PA-C) Granted by NCCPA when you pass the PANCE. You keep it by logging 100 CME credits every two years and passing a recertification exam every ten. Staying certified
- New York PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
- BLS, ACLS certification Short emergency-care courses: BLS (basic life support); ACLS (advanced cardiac life support).
- Master's from an accredited PA program PA programs are accredited by ARC-PA and award a master's degree; graduating from one is what lets you sit the PANCE. PA programs
New York is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a New York license.
Full Job Description
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $162,905.18 – $179,892.68. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What You Will Be Doing
The PA will serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. Duties will include clinical evaluation of patients in the office, counseling patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures as well as addressing pre-and post-operative patient questions and concerns, and surgical first assist role in the operating room. There are no weekend shifts or overnight call, however, effective communication with the outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams is essential. The PA will interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families to be an integral part of providing a high level of clinical care and service.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited PA program, current NYS PA License, BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA board certification are required.
Also, the candidate must have a current Infection Control Certification and have completed a child abuse recognition course. The PA must have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Surgical experience or training is preferred.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.