What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Colorectal & General Surgery PA position at Catholic Health?
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
USD $69.54 - USD $73.65 /Hr.
Salary : $70 - $74