Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Locum PA Opportunity Surgical First Assist Robotics-Focused Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday Friday 5x8s Start time: 6:45 AM or 9:00 AM

Location: Santa Monica Medical Center & Ronald Reagan Medical Center (UCLA Health System)

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens Open to part-time local coverage (2+ days/week)

UCLA Health is seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with DaVinci XI robotic experience to support Thoracic Surgery and additional surgical service lines based on experience. This is a 100% intraoperative role no pre-op or post-op responsibilities.

You ll be assisting in robotic cases across multiple specialties, with a primary focus on Thoracic Surgery. The ideal candidate will also have experience in at least one of the following:

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  Urology
  


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  Gynecology
  


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  General Surgery
  


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  Head & Neck Surgery (SP robot experience a plus)

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  Setting: Operating Room only


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  Responsibilities: First-assist in robotic surgeries using DaVinci XI (SP robot for Head & Neck)


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  Procedures Include:
  
  
  
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    Thoracic: Thoracotomies, lung lobectomies
  
  
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    GYN: Hysterectomies
  
  
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    Urology: Prostatectomies, nephrectomies
  
  
  
  


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  Call: Some weekend call may be required


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  Team Structure: Cross-functional PA team across both campuses

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  Santa Monica Medical Center: Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, GYN


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  Ronald Reagan Medical Center: All above + Head & Neck (SP robot)

Note: Thoracic cases are more frequent at Ronald Reagan Medical Center.

• Board-Certified PA


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  DaVinci XI robotic experience required
  


• Thoracic Surgery experience required


• Experience in at least one additional service line (Urology, GYN, General Surgery, Head & Neck)


• SP robot experience (preferred for Head & Neck cases)


• California PA license in good standing

• High-volume robotic surgery program


• Collaborative surgical team


• Flexible scheduling options for local providers


• Opportunity to work across prestigious UCLA Health campuses

Interested or know someone who might be? Reach out today to learn more or apply!
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