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Lead Emergency Department Physician Assistant

Full-Time New

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Lead Emergency Department Physician Assistant  

Night Shift

$75.68 – $85.21/Hour + $5,500 Night Differential + Eligible Certification Differential

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Physician Assistant who is ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to practice at the bedside?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly respected Emergency Department PA to serve as our Lead Emergency Department Physician Assistant – Night Shift.

This is an opportunity to help shape overnight operations in one of Queens’ busiest Emergency Departments while remaining actively involved in patient care. The Lead PA serves as a key liaison between the Physician Assistant team and Emergency Department leadership, supporting staffing, education, communication, and departmental excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the monthly Emergency Department PA schedule
  • Facilitate coverage for sick calls and staffing needs
  • Support orientation, onboarding, and ongoing development of Physician Assistants
  • Plan and coordinate PA education and in-service programs
  • Promote collaboration and continuity of care across shifts
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the PA team and Emergency Department leadership
  • Support departmental operations and workflow during overnight hours
  • Provide clinical coverage during critical staffing situations when necessary
  • Serve as a mentor, resource, and role model for fellow Physician Assistants

Tagged as: emergency department, physician assistant; nccpa

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Current New York State Physician Assistant License
  • Current NCCPA Certification
  • Current Emergency Department Physician Assistant experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work night shifts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Emergency Department leadership, scheduling, precepting, charge, or mentorship experience preferred
  • Three (3) or more years of Emergency Department Physician Assistant experience strongly preferred

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Department PA who is respected by peers, communicates effectively, enjoys mentoring others, and can successfully balance clinical responsibilities with leadership duties in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

Compensation

$75.68 – $85.21 per hour, based on experience

Additional Compensation

  • $5,500 annual Night Shift Differential
  • $2,000 annual Certification Differential for eligible CAQ or NCCPA specialty certifications

Why Jamaica Hospital?

  • 384-bed community teaching hospital
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • More than 120,000 Emergency Department visits annually
  • Member of the Medisys Health Network
  • Opportunity to lead and influence Emergency Department operations while maintaining an active clinical role

Take the next step in your Emergency Department career and help lead a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care every night.
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