Surgery - General Physician Assistant

WhiteCoat Locums

Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Role details

Classification: Healthcare & Medical
Category: —
Work type: Full Time
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Bridgeport Connecticut 06601

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Job description

Facility in Bridgeport, CT seeking Thoracic Surgery APP locums coverage Rates: $150/hr Opportunity Highlights

Contract Duration: July 20, 2026 October 19, 2026
Schedule: 3 4 days per week (10-hour shifts)
Work-Life Balance: No on-call expected
Acuity: Primarily minimally invasive cases, including lung and foregut surgery

Clinical Responsibilities The AP provider will be integrated into the full continuum of thoracic surgical care:

Surgical First Assisting: Provide expert assistance in the OR for thoracic (non-cardiac) procedures.
Robotic Surgery: Utilize robotic platforms for minimally invasive thoracic cases.
Inpatient Care: Manage rounding, admissions, and discharge planning for thoracic patients.
Outpatient Clinic: See office patients for pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up.

Provider Requirements

Specialty: Thoracic Surgery (Non-Cardiac)
Experience: Must have significant Thoracic and Robotic experience
Technical Skills: Facile with inpatient rounding, admissions, and discharges
Certification: Board Certified PA or NP (AP)
Health Compliance: Flu vaccination is required

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