General Surgery Per Diem - Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group • Torrington, CT

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant to join the General Surgery team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. The position is based in an inpatient general surgery setting and includes coverage on weekdays and weekends, with no call. The team covers general surgery and orthopedics, with some operative assisting in other surgical specialties.

Under established guidelines and in collaboration with or under the supervision of practice physicians, the Physician Assistant performs routine physical examinations and develops medical, educational, and psychosocial plans for patients. In consultation with physicians and other care team members, the provider develops plans for further evaluation, including referrals to other health team members or specialists. The provider treats problems within the scope of practice as defined by protocols and refers problems outside that scope to a physician.

Hartford HealthCare provides advanced-practice support through its Office of Advanced Practice and uses EPIC clinical and informatics technology. The organization also offers provider mentorship, orientation, and professional learning resources, including CME and courses.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant training.
• At least 2 years of experience in general surgery.
• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligibility for one.

Responsibilities

• Assist intra-operatively.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient services, including daily rounds and surgical consultations.
• Assess surgical patients in the emergency room.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges.
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial care plans.
• Develop plans for further evaluation in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals when appropriate.
• Treat problems within the provider’s scope of practice and refer issues outside that scope to a physician.
• Provide weekday and weekend coverage for general surgery and orthopedics, with some operative assisting for other surgical specialties.

Benefits

• Dedicated support for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice.
• EPIC clinical and informatics technology.
• Provider mentorship and orientation programs.
• Professional learning resources, including CME, special courses, learning series, tools, and resources.

What This Job Offers

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