Surgical PA I: DaVinci Robotics First Assistant (Part-Time)

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health is seeking a Part-time Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as an operative first assistant across multiple service lines, including DaVinci robotics, general, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular and urology. The PA-1 conducts post-operative assessments and coordinates care under supervision.

The role requires OR and inpatient work, strong communication, and teamwork. Daily responsibilities include rounding, patient documentation, and collaboration with hospital departments to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA certified PA program.
• Passed the PANCE.
• Must maintain current Maryland PA licensure.
• Must qualify for prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA).
• Ability to work in operating room and inpatient units.
• Maintain BLS Certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room as first assistant for DaVinci robotics and multiple service lines.
• Perform daily postoperative rounding and coordinate patient care under supervising physician.
• Document admission H&P, daily progress notes, orders, discharges and transfer summaries.
• Evaluate patients in ED and on surgical floor as requested by the physician.
• Assist with bedside procedures: central venous catheter, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter, and PICC.
• Support quality initiatives, electronic documentation, and compliant billing.
• Develop laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

ARC-PA certified PA program

PANCE passed

Maryland PA license

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

Tools

DaVinci robotic system

Central venous catheter placement

Tube thoracostomy

Arterial catheter placement

PICC line placement

Job description

Holy Cross Health is seeking a Part-time Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as an operative first assistant across multiple service lines, including DaVinci robotics, general, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular and urology. The PA-1 conducts post-operative assessments and coordinates care under supervision.

The role requires OR and inpatient work, strong communication, and teamwork. Daily responsibilities include rounding, patient documentation, and collaboration with hospital departments to