Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Hospitalist

Queens, New York (Close to JFK Airport / South Shore)

Position Overview

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

Schedule Options

• 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)

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $76.97 - $94.17/hour depending on experience + shift differentials

• Sign-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

Organization Highlights

• Community hospital employed position

• Credentialing takes approximately 2-3 months

• Diverse patient population and interdisciplinary care team

• Easily accessible via public transportation

Lifestyle

• 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