Locums Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Updated 1/29/26
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Thoracic Surgery team on a locum tenens basis in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role supports a high-volume thoracic service with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic procedures.
Compensation: $120 Per Hour
Position Details
- Specialty: Thoracic Surgery (Non-Cardiac)
- Schedule: 3–4 days per week
- Shift Length: 10-hour shifts
- Call: Unlikely to be required
- Setting: OR, inpatient, and outpatient clinic
Responsibilities
- First assist in the operating room, including robotic-assisted cases
- Manage inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, and discharges
- See and manage office/clinic patients
- Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
Case Mix
- Predominantly minimally invasive thoracic procedures
- Lung surgery with some foregut surgery
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Thoracic surgery experience (non-cardiac) required
- Robotic surgery experience required
- Comfortable across OR, inpatient, and outpatient settings
- Flu vaccination required
Bridgeport, CT offers coastal living with convenient access to New Haven and
New York City, along with a diverse community and strong medical
infrastructure.
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