Robotics Surgery PA: DaVinci First Assistant

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland seeks a Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as operative first assistant across multiple service lines including DaVinci robotics, general, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular and urology. You will perform preop/postop assessments, develop treatment plans with physician oversight, and collaborate across departments to optimize patient care.

The role is part-time with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA certified PA program is required.
• PANCE completion is required.
• Maryland PA license is required.
• Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA) required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists operative first assistant in OR per delegation and supervision.
• Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first‑assist skills.
• Performs daily post‑operative rounds and coordinates care with supervising physician.
• Manages admission H&P, daily progress notes, orders, discharge and transfer summaries.
• Evaluates patients in the ED and on the surgical floor per attending surgeon.
• Assists bedside procedures (central venous catheter, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter, PICC).
• Supports quality initiatives and compliant professional billing.

Skills

Communication

Team player

OR & inpatient work

Education

ARC-PA certified PA program

PANCE

Maryland PA license

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland seeks a Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as operative first assistant across multiple service lines including DaVinci robotics, general, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular and urology. You will perform preop/postop assessments, develop treatment plans with physician oversight, and collaborate across departments to optimize patient care.

The role is part-time with rotating shifts.