Catholic Health

Physician Assistant-PD- Colorectal Surgery

Catholic Health  •  $95/hr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: New Hyde Park, New York

Category: Physician / Advance Practice Professional

Schedule: ['Per Diem']

Shift: Varied hours

Hours: Varied daytime hours

Req ID: 64382

Job Details

Physician Assistant – Colorectal & General Surgery

Location: CHPP New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday (variable hours), rotating OR/office,

Occasional late night in Howard Beach

Position Summary

CHPP New Hyde Park is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our busy Colorectal & General Surgery practice. The PA will support four board-certified surgeons and one APP across the OR, inpatient units, and outpatient offices. This role offers strong clinical autonomy, hands-on surgical exposure, and a supportive team environment. New graduates are welcome to apply.

About the Practice

You will work alongside Dr. Marc Sher, Dr. Cristina Sardinha, Dr. Steven Schulberg, and Dr. Jane Yang—highly respected surgeons with advanced fellowship training and expertise in minimally invasive and complex colorectal procedures.

Work Schedule

  • OR days: Start at 7:30 AM; end time varies (typically 3:30–4:30 PM)
  • Office days: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (New Hyde Park)
  • One late night per week in Howard Beach until ~7:30 PM (rotated among APPs)
  • Travel: ~10% to Howard Beach and Forest Hills
  • Schedules updated daily and confirmed weekly

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in OR procedures
  • Perform daily hospital rounds
  • Conduct office visits and provide pre-/post-op care
  • Complete documentation and patient-requested forms
  • Manage prescriptions, refills, and patient questions
  • Collaborate with the surgical and clinical team

Common Procedures

Appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, colonoscopy, hemorrhoidectomy, fistula treatment, major colon surgery, and incision/drainage of abscesses.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited PA program
  • NYS PA license and board certification
  • BLS & ACLS required
  • DEA certification
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

  • Interest in surgical practice and willingness to work across OR/office/hospital settings
  • Motivation to learn and grow within a high-volume surgical team

Salary Range

Starting from USD $94.66/Hr.

Catholic Health

About Catholic Health

When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years.

We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner.

At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve.

This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care.

Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization.

Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness.

It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul.

Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Rockville Centre, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
chsli.org
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