NP/PA - Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
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 Start date: July 20, 2026 End date: October 19, 2026 Patient Demographics: Adult patients Admissions: Included Rounding: Included Phone Consults: As required Case Mix: Thoracic surgery patients including lung and foregut surgery cases Office Equipment Available: Standard surgical clinic and inpatient resources Specialty Backup Available: Thoracic surgery team Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary surgical and nursing staff Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Immunizations: Flu vaccination required
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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