Full Job Description
About the Physician Assistant-First Assist Role and Robotic Surgery Dept.
Massachusetts General Hospital is one of the leading academic surgical centers in the United States. As we are expanding our activities in robotic surgery across multiple specialties, we are inviting an experienced and motivated Physician Assistant to join our team full-time. The primary responsibility in this position will include surgical first-assistance in robotic surgical cases on services including but not limited to Thoracic, Urology, Gynecology, Colorectal, and General Surgery. We are a high-volume center, averaging 150+ robotic procedures per month.
A competitive candidate will have at least 2 years of operating room experience, with preference for at least 1 year of dedicated robotic surgical experience. Thoracic Surgery experience will be strongly preferred.
This position reports directly to the Robotic Surgery APP Manager, Medical Director of Perioperative Services, and OR Nursing Director. PAs will be listed as being supervised by the surgical director of our PA program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary management of mostly adult and some pediatric surgical patients in the operating room in conjunction with surgical faculty and staff. Day-to-day duties will focus on directly assisting in multispecialty robotic surgery as the first-assistant. This role is in direct support of the operating room; there will be no floor, consult, or clinic responsibilities.
Operational
- History and Physical, image review, preoperative huddling, patient positioning, prepping and draping.
- Make incisions, robotic port placement, retraction, suction/irrigation, specimen handling, surgical decision-making, stapling and dividing major anatomic structures, suturing deep and superficial tissue layers, dressing placement, drain management, patient transport, postoperative orders.
Administrative & Educational
- Trains bedside personnel including residents, PAs, students.
- Participates in educational and quality assurance meetings for the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Services to identify areas of performance improvement in patient outcomes, experience, medical education.
- Pursues attending-mentored clinical research involving robotic surgery.
Reasons to Choose MGH:
- The State’s First Magnet Hospital
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Free parking for nights and weekends
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
- Employee “Perks” – enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Physician Assistant-First Assist
Skills and Experience
- 2 years of surgical experience desirable (Thoracic, GU, GYN, Colorectal, General Surgery experienced preferred).
- 1 year of robotic surgical experience preferred.
- Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac life support standards as established by the American Heart Association.
- Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
- Excellent teamwork/people skills when dealing with patients and/or colleagues.
- Success in this role is contingent upon the presence of or immediate ability to acquire advanced surgical skills.
Education/Degree
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program. Bachelors and Masters degrees required.
Licensure, Certifications, or Registration
- Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants prior to start date.
- Must be licensed by the State of Massachusetts prior to start date.
- Maintain certification by completing required 100 hours of Continuing Medical Education credits every two years.
About Mass General Hospital
- Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.
- Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.
- If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.