Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell Campus

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant – Robotic – General Surgery to join an Ivy League medical center. The PA serves as an integral member of the surgical team, providing first and second assist support for robotic procedures and collaborating with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to deliver perioperative care.

Responsibilities include intraoperative assist, preoperative preparation, and immediate postoperative management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in robotic surgery, preferably general surgery cases.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current NYS licensure; NCCPA certification; BLS/ACLS; DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• Intraoperative assist for robotic procedures.
• Preoperative preparation and coordination with surgical teams.
• Immediate postoperative management and patient handoff.

Skills

Robotic surgery experience

Operative assisting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physician Assistant studies

Tools

DaVinci Xi Robotics

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell Campus

Experience utmost collegiality, in an exceptionally patient-focused environment. Lead the charge in improving the patient care experience. Join an action-oriented team at an Ivy League medical center and go to the next level in your PA career.

The Robotic Surgery PA serves as an integral member of the surgical team, providing first and second assist support for robotic surgical procedures. The PA collaborates closely with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality perioperative patient care. Responsibilities include intraoperative assist, preoperative preparation, and immediate postoperative management.

This position will work four 10-hour (M-F) shifts per week.

Preferred Criteria

• DaVinci Xi Robotics Training Course Certificate
• Strong operative assisting skills.
• Knowledge of robotic surgical platforms (e.g., da Vinci Surgical System).

Required Criteria

• Minimum of 1 year experience in robotic surgery, preferably general surgery cases
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Current NYS licensure
• NCCPA certification
• BLS/ACLS certification
• DEA Certification

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Accolades

• 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor
• 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor
• 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
• 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes
• 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes
• 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek
• 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld
• 2025 Great Place to Work Certified
• 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes
• 2025 Companies that Care – People
• 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$161,000-$210,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.