NP/PA - Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Thoracic Surgery • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Bridgeport, CT • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 07/20/2026 – 10/19/2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: 3–4 days per week, 10-hour shifts COVERAGE DATES • Start date: July 20, 2026 • End date: October 19, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult patients • Admissions: Included • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: As required • Case Mix: Thoracic surgery patients including lung and foregut surgery cases FACILITY INFORMATION • Office Equipment Available: Standard surgical clinic and inpatient resources • Specialty Backup Available: Thoracic surgery team • Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary surgical and nursing staff • Reason for Coverage: Temporary provider coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Immunizations: Flu vaccination required REQUIRED PROCEDURES • First assist in thoracic surgical procedures • Robotic thoracic surgery assistance • Inpatient rounding, admissions, and discharges • Outpatient clinic evaluations and follow-up
Requirements
- Active state licensure required
- National certification required for PA or NP
- Prior thoracic (non-cardiac) surgery experience required
- Robotic surgery experience required
- Comfort with inpatient and outpatient surgical care
- Ability to work across multiple Hartford Healthcare facilities
Responsibilities
- Assist thoracic surgeons in the operating room as first assist
- Provide inpatient care including rounding, admissions, and discharges
- Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting
- Participate in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
- Document all patient care accurately and timely
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