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Physician Assistant / Thoracic Bridgeport *New Grads Welcome*

Hartford HealthCare
Bridgeport, CT, US
Full-time

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Mon-Thurs

Hartford HealthCare’s Thoracic Surgery team has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join a collaborative growing team of PA’s and physicians in their expanding thoracic surgery service line in Connecticut.

If you are a Certified Physician Assistant licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut, apply today to learn more about this role.

This position is located in Bridgeport, CT at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

The role of the Surgical Physician Assistant includes :

  • Participating in all aspect of the patient’s care; from managing consults and new patient visits, to the operating room, as well as follow ups and post-operative appointments in the hospital and outpatient settings
  • A well-rounded surgical experience; participating in oncologic care of lung and esophageal cancer patients, as well as benign thoracic and foregut conditions.
  • Assisting top tier surgeons in the operating room.
  • Learning the latest minimally invasive and open surgical techniques.
  • Understanding the role of cancer staging and surgical resection.
  • Developing strong working relationships with referring providers.
  • Four-day work weeks with 10-hour shifts, flexibility for days off.

About Hartford HealthCare’s Thoracic service :

Equipped with the latest techniques for treating benign and malignant conditions of the lung, chest wall, and esophagus.

Robust research - access to the MSK clinical trials and clinical expertise

Offers minimally invasive techniques that include robotic surgery, VATS, and EBUS.

Participation and leadership in multidisciplinary programs aimed at pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening.

Involvement in multidisciplinary collaboration through the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

Committed to providing compassionate care.

Our benefits include :

Support and mentorship to succeed through on-the-job, didactic, and procedural training

A comprehensive on-boarding program

Matching 401k; tiered medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice

Our location :

Located just 60 minutes from New York City , you and your family can live in the heart of New England’s most stunning and desirable communities, offering nationally acclaimed schools and exciting year-round recreation.

Live at the shore or in vibrant urban and suburban communities.

Qualifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
  • Cancer related surgical experience is preferred.
  • Robotic surgical experience preferred, willing to train the right candidate.
  • 30+ days ago
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