Robotic Surgery PA - First Assistant (Multispecialty)

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for full-time robotic surgery first-assist duties across thoracic, urology, gynecology, colorectal, and general surgery. The role focuses on perioperative care, port placement, and intraoperative decision-making in a high-volume setting.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of OR experience, with robotic surgery experience preferred, ARC-PA accredited PA education, and current MA license.

Qualifications

• Two years of surgical OR experience; robotic experience preferred.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant and MA state license required before start date.
• Maintain CPR certifications and CME requirements as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Directly assisting in multispecialty robotic surgery as the first-assistant.
• Preoperative preparation, patient positioning, draping, and port placement.
• Assist in thoracic, urology, gynecology, colorectal, and general surgery cases.
• Train residents and students as part of the perioperative team.

Skills

Operating room experience

Robotic surgery experience

Physician Assistant certification

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or related field

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for full-time robotic surgery first-assist duties across thoracic, urology, gynecology, colorectal, and general surgery. The role focuses on perioperative care, port placement, and intraoperative decision-making in a high-volume setting.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of OR experience, with robotic surgery experience preferred, ARC-PA accredited PA education, and current MA license.