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

• 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