Description

Physician Assistant | Hospitalist
Location: Hartford, CT
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $5,130 to $5,500 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs – Cardiothoracic Surgery in Hartford, Connecticut

Experienced Physician Assistant needed for a locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery role in Hartford, CT. Join a high-acuity inpatient surgical team providing procedural support, perioperative care, and patient management in a fast-paced New England healthcare setting. Located in Hartford’s 06105 area, this opportunity offers access to a historic city with a strong medical community, convenient amenities, and a central Connecticut location that makes it easy to enjoy both urban and regional attractions.

Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Location: Hartford, Connecticut 06105
• Setting: Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery and surgical care
• Start Date: As soon as credentialed
• Duration: Approximately 13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Shift Pattern: Monday through Friday, with potential call and 24-hour shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,130 - $5,500
• Patient Population: Adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• EMR: Epic preferred experience
• Work Environment: High-acuity, team-based surgical practice

Physician Assistant Job Requirements

• Current Connecticut Physician Assistant license in hand at time of submission
• Board certified by NCCPA
• Minimum of 1 year of Physician Assistant experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Ability to perform all required duties and procedures in a cardiothoracic surgery setting
• Comfortable working independently in an inpatient environment
• Must be able to cover both sites as needed
• Must be a local candidate
• No new graduates

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative physical exams and patient assessments
• Diagnose and treat illnesses in the inpatient setting
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Assist in surgery and provide perioperative support
• Write prescriptions and coordinate care plans
• Complete rounding and ongoing patient management
• Place central venous and dialysis catheters
• Place arterial lines and assist with advanced cardiovascular procedures
• Perform endoscopic retrieval procedures
• Work collaboratively to provide safe, efficient, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunity in Hartford, Connecticut, and join a respected cardiothoracic surgery team today.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.