Locum - Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Central Connecticut
Sterling, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Connecticut, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/13/24

Job Description:

Position Type: 1099/Locum Tenens
Practice Setting: Hospital
Location : Central Connecticut
Department : Hospitalist (Surgery/Orthopedics Unit)
Shift: 06:00 PM - 06:30 AM, 12H Night, 36 Hours/week -rotating, weekends and holidays with additional on call responsibilities
Coverage Required : May onwards

Certification Requirements:
NCCPA

State License Requirements: CT Licensed

Additional License Requirements: ACLS and DEA Preferred
EMR :
Epic

Experience Requirement :

  • Two or more years of work experience as a Physician Assistant in General Surgery as part of the patient population mix.
  • Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states; knowledge of medication and their interactions and reactions.
  • Physical assessment skills; counseling skills; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform invasive procedures.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to formulate plans of care.
  • Decision making ability.
Work Responsibility :
  • Provide coverage for inpatient floors and consult patients for specialties of General surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Trauma, Thoracic, etc.
  • Would take consults in ED. Would need experience with I&D, chest tubes and wound care.

Average Time of Credentialing: 60 days