Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Locum PA Opportunity Surgical First Assist Robotics-Focused

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 with no pre-op or post-op responsibilities.

Job Description

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to 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)
• You will 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:
  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • General Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery (SP robot experience a plus)

Role Details

• Setting: Operating Room only
• Responsibilities: First-assist in robotic surgeries using DaVinci XI (SP robot for Head & Neck)
• Procedures Include:
  • Thoracic: Thoracotomies, lung lobectomies
  • GYN: Hysterectomies
  • Urology: Prostatectomies, nephrectomies
• Call: Some weekend call may be required
• Team Structure: Cross-functional PA team across both campuses

Locations

• Santa Monica Medical Center: Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, GYN
• Ronald Reagan Medical Center: All above + Head & Neck (SP robot)

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

Requirements

• Board-Certified PA
• 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

Benefits

• High-volume robotic surgery program
• Collaborative surgical team
• Flexible scheduling options for local providers
• Opportunity to work across prestigious UCLA Health campuses