Advanced Practice - CT Surgery position in: Hartford, CT

Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant opening in Hartford, CT Full-Time | OR First Assist | Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting | Weekday Schedule with Call A busy Cardiac Surgery program in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgical procedures, perioperative care, and patient education. Opportunity Highlights:

• Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant role
• Join a busy and growing cardiac surgery department
• Work under the direction of cardiothoracic surgeons
• First assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Perform endoscopic vessel harvesting
• Support preoperative history and physical examinations
• Provide postoperative care in an outpatient clinical setting
• Educate patients regarding surgical care and recovery
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Periodic weekday and weekend call required
• Major teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center setting
• Access to advanced surgical technology, robotics, and simulation-based training
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing mentorship available Compensation and Benefits:
• Extremely competitive salary
• Matching 401(k)
• Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• CME reimbursement
• Reimbursement for professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• Tuition reimbursement program
• APP development and leadership development opportunities Candidate Requirements:
• Physician Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Master’s program
• Connecticut Physician Assistant license, or eligibility
• Certification or eligibility as a Physician Assistant
• 2+ years of cardiovascular surgery experience preferred
• Strong new graduates may be considered
• First-assist experience preferred
• Endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred
• Strong surgical interest, clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills