General Surgery and Subspecialty, PA

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Physician Assistant is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

POSITION DETAILS

This subspecialty surgery position (ENT, Urology, GYN, Plastic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery) will cover Bridgeport and Milford Hospitals.

Schedule : Full-time, Monday to Friday with slightly variable hours : 7 : 00-3 : 30 at Bridgeport and 8 : 30-5 : 00 at Milford. Occasional weekday evening and weekend calls.

PROCEDURES

Significant operative responsibility. Looking for someone with OR first assisting experience; additional training in robotics is a plus.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE

Clinical working experience as a PA within the given specialty / service line. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.

What Makes a General Surgery PA Indispensable?  A General Surgery Physician Assistant plays a vital role in the surgical team, blending exceptional technical expertise with strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Here’s what sets them apart and what  Yale New Haven Health is looking for in a candidate :

Mastery of Surgical Procedures :  Proficient in assisting with a variety of techniques, from laparoscopic to minimally invasive surgeries, while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Comprehensive Knowledge :  Deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and advanced surgical instruments to support complex cases.

Skilled in Pre- & Post-Operative Care :  From preparation to recovery, General Surgery PAs manage patient care with precision and empathy.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving :  Capable of analyzing situations and making sound decisions in high-pressure surgical settings.

Team Collaboration & Communication :  Effective liaisons between surgeons, healthcare staff, and patients, ensuring seamless teamwork and patient education.

This combination of technical expertise, clinical insight, and effective communication is exactly what Yale New Haven Health values in its candidates. If you’re ready to take on a role that makes a true impact, this position is your opportunity to excel.

Responsibilities

• 1. Clinical Care
• The Physician Assistant (PA) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient / family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising / collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care.
• Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews / orders diagnostic / therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations.
• The PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters
• 2. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support
• The PA will educate patients / families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising / collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments / medications, and discharge plan.
• The PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
• 3. Information Management
• The PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
• 4. Quality Management
• The PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
• 5. Professional Development
• The PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
• The PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education
• Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses.
• The PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
• Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE

Prefer clinical working experience as a PA within the given specialty / service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.