Hospitalist Physician Assistant
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Queens, New York (Close to JFK Airport / South Shore)
A community hospital in Queens is seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Inpatient Internal Medicine / Hospitalist team. This is a permanent, hospital-employed position providing care to a diverse patient population with acute and chronic medical conditions. Multiple full-time shift options are available, including day, evening, and night coverage.
The PA will work collaboratively with supervising physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Clinical Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Management
Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams on new admissions and existing patients
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret labs, imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI), and other diagnostic studies
Prescribe medications and therapies per hospital protocols
Manage acute and chronic conditions commonly seen in inpatient medicine (e.g., pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, kidney injury, diabetes)
Perform minor procedures as privileged (venipuncture, arterial blood gases, nasogastric tube insertion, basic wound care)
Collaboration & Communication
Participate in daily rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and hand-off communications
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding care plans and updates
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records in the EMR
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Discharge Planning
Assist with discharge coordination, medication reconciliation, patient education, and follow-up care arrangements
Professional Development
Engage in continuing education and CME activities
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects
Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (+ 10% evening differential for eligible shifts)
Night Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (+ shift differential)Full-time (75 hours biweekly)
Master's degree from an accredited PA program
NCCPA certification and current, unrestricted NY State PA license
Valid DEA registration
1-2 years of inpatient experience preferred (Internal Medicine or Hospital Medicine)
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Ability to work independently under physician supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment
Pay: $76.97 - $94.17/hour depending on experience + shift differentialsSign-on bonus and CME reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Basic life insurance, short/long-term disability
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
COVID-19 vaccination required
Community hospital employed position
Credentialing takes approximately 2-3 months
Diverse patient population and interdisciplinary care team
Easily accessible via public transportation
Practice in Queens with access to all NYC has to offer
Diverse culinary, arts, and entertainment options
Proximity to JFK Airport and South Shore communities
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