Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday Friday 5x 8s 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)

Job Overview: 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: 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 lobectomiesGYN: 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, GYNRonald Reagan Medical Center: All above + Head & Neck (SP robot)

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

Requirements: Board-Certified PADaVinci 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 Why This Role? 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! Stacy /