Physician Assistant

Join the Front Lines of Healing—Where Skill Meets Purpose

At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, we’ve been delivering exceptional care to our community for over 135 years. As a Physician Assistant in General Surgery, you’ll be part of a collaborative, highly skilled team that puts patients first—every time.

Our PAs are respected clinical partners, working side-by-side with surgical attendings to provide compassionate, expert care. You’ll be joining a legacy of surgical excellence, rooted in innovation and dedication.

A Legacy of Surgical Innovation

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital was among the first surgical teaching hospitals in the U.S., with a department founded by pioneering surgeon Lewis S. Pilcher, M.D.—also the founder of Annals of Surgery. Today, our General Surgery team continues this proud tradition with advanced and minimally invasive procedures across specialties including:

• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
• Upper GI and small bowel disorders
• Gastric bypass and ERCP
• Vascular and robotic-assisted surgeries
• A wide range of laparoscopic procedures

Physician Assistant – General Surgery

Schedule: Full-Time, Days (Monday–Friday)
No nights, weekends, or holiday coverage required

As a General Surgery PA, you’ll be a key member of the inpatient surgical team, responsible for rounding with surgical attendings, writing progress notes and orders, performing bedside procedures, and coordinating patient care across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in surgical or critical care medicine
• Strong new graduates are encouraged to apply

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Current NYS PA license
• NCCPA certification
• ACLS/BLS certification
• NYS Infection Control certification
• DEA registration with NYS Opioid Prescriber training compliance