Physician Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Northwell Health with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Physician Assistant roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northwell Health overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northwell Health as a Physician Assistant according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 40%
Phone interview: 27%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 7%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 7%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Northwell Health (New York, NY) in Mar 2018
Interview
Well-organized process. First spoke with talent aquistion on a brief phone interview. Then in person, I met with HR and management on the same day. Which was then followed by a tour of the unit I was interviewing for.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself? Why do you want to work here?
I applied online. I interviewed at Northwell Health (Long Island-Queens) in Apr 2025
Interview
it was simple and went well. just be yourself and you’ll be fine. they’re really understanding and will make you feel comfortable. they interview process was long but got the offer in the end
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Question 1
Why this speciality and how can you overcome difficulties?
1 interview with HR on the phone then 1 virtual interview with a doctor and then a final interview in person at the office I would be working at with another doctor.
I applied online. I interviewed at Northwell Health (Staten Island, NY)
Interview
Multilevel interview, takes longer that expected or explained.
Complicated process with unexpected surprises. If you have never worked in hospital system and unaware of steps, expect to be lost and confused about the interview and onboarding process.
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Question 1
Typical questions: why northwell, why are you interested in this field?