Thoracic Surgery PA Locum – OR & Inpatient Coverage – Connecticut
Updated 10/15/26
Up to $125.00
hourly
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Thoracic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Physician Assistant with thoracic surgery experience for locum coverage in Connecticut. This role includes first assisting in the OR, inpatient management, and outpatient follow-up within a collaborative thoracic surgery team.
Assignment Details:
- Start: Late July 2026
- Coverage for FMLA leave
- 3–4 days per week
Schedule:
- 10-hour shifts
- Minimal call expected
Practice Setting:
- Hospital-based thoracic surgery coverage
- Multi-site coverage within one health system
- Mix of OR, inpatient, and clinic responsibilities
Work Details:
- First assist in thoracic surgery procedures
- Inpatient rounding, admissions, and discharges
- Office/clinic patient visits
Case Mix:
- Thoracic (non-cardiac) surgery
- Minimally invasive thoracic procedures
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Lung surgery
- Some foregut procedures
Requirements:
- Physician Assistant required
- Thoracic (non-cardiac) surgery experience required
- Robotic surgery experience required
- Flu vaccination required
Additional Notes:
- Majority minimally invasive surgical cases
- Collaborative thoracic surgery team environment
Apply: Submit CV highlighting thoracic and robotic surgery experience.
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