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

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Robotic Surgery team in General Surgery. The PA provides first and second assist support for robotic procedures, collaborating with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to deliver high-quality perioperative care.

The role involves intraoperative assist, preoperative prep, and immediate postoperative management. Shifts are four 10-hour days (Mon-Fri) with on-site work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative assist for robotic procedures.
• Perform preoperative preparation.
• Manage immediate postoperative care.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Robotic surgery experience

Intraoperative assist

Perioperative care

Education

PA degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

Tools

da Vinci robotics

DaVinci Xi Training Certificate

Job description

Location New York, New York Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Description: Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell CampusExperience 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.

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.

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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.

Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.