Physician Assistant - Robotic / General Surgery | Full-Time, Brooklyn Campus
Listed compensation
$70.3-$93.88/hr
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Job Description
Start Date: 09/29/2026
End Date
10/06/2026
Description
Physician Assistant - Robotic / General Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has proudly served the community for over 135 years, delivering exceptional care grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. Join our Physician Assistant team and play a vital role in advancing our mission of Putting Patients First—where collaboration, respect, and high-quality care define everything we do.
As a Physician Assistant at NYP Brooklyn Methodist, you’ll be a valued clinical partner—working alongside leading surgeons and healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and their families.
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is one of the nation’s original surgical teaching hospitals. Its Department of Surgery was founded by pioneering surgeon Dr. Lewis S. Pilcher, a founder of The Annals of Surgery. Today, our Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgery program continues this legacy through cutting-edge, innovative techniques—including robotic surgery.
Position Overview
- Robotic Surgery Physician Assistants support a wide range of surgical specialties, including:
- General Surgery
- Colorectal
- Bariatrics
- Gynecology
- Urology
- In this role, you will function as a key member of the surgical care team, with responsibilities that include:
- Providing intraoperative bedside assistance during robotic procedures
- Rounding with surgical teams to evaluate and manage patients
- Writing progress notes and placing orders
- Performing bedside procedures as needed
- Delivering coordinated, high-quality care across the patient journey
You will serve as a frontline provider, ensuring continuity of care for surgical patients throughout their hospital stay.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in robotic surgery
- Experience with Intuitive Surgical systems (Xi, X, and/or dV5)
- Licensing & Certifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current New York State PA licensure
- NCCPA certification
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- NYS Infection Control certification
- DEA registration with NYS Opioid Prescriber Training compliance
Salary Range
$70.30-$93.88/Hourly
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 will provide intraoperative bedside assistance during robotic procedures and manage patient care through rounding and order placement. They serve as a frontline provider to ensure continuity of care across various surgical specialties.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess current New York State licensure. At least one year of experience in robotic surgery and proficiency with Intuitive Surgical systems are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$171k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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