Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell Campus

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$161k-$210k

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Physician Assistant - Robotic - General Surgery - Days - Cornell Campus

Experience utmost collegiality, in an exceptionally patient-focused environment. Lead the charge in improving the patient care experience. Join an action-oriented team at an Ivy League medical center and go to the next level in your PA career.

The Robotic Surgery PA serves as an integral member of the surgical team, providing first and second assist support for robotic surgical procedures. The PA collaborates closely with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality perioperative patient care. Responsibilities include intraoperative assist, preoperative preparation, and immediate postoperative management.

This position will work four 10-hour (M-F) shifts per week.

Preferred Criteria

DaVinci Xi Robotics Training Course Certificate

Strong operative assisting skills.

Knowledge of robotic surgical platforms (e. g., da Vinci Surgical System).

  • Required Criteria
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in robotic surgery, preferably general surgery cases
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
  • Current NYS licensure
  • NCCPA certification
  • BLS/ACLS certification

DEA Certification

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$161,000-$210,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides first and second assist support for robotic surgical procedures while collaborating with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include preoperative preparation, intraoperative assistance, and immediate postoperative patient management.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in robotic surgery and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies. Required credentials include NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS/DEA certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Surgical assistance

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$172k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in New York85 active391 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician Assistant listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#6 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery listings835 in the last 30 days508 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Surgery pay trend+5.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 383 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.