Job Description
Join a high volume tertiary care hospital to provide comprehensive surgical care across multiple specialties, including general, colorectal, trauma, vascular, plastic, surgical oncology, and thoracic surgery. You will manage a busy caseload of 25-40 patients per day, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and enjoy a rotating schedule that offers variety and professional growth.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital / Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Rotating shifts
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Farmington, CT
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients undergoing general, colorectal, trauma, vascular, plastic, surgical oncology, and thoracic procedures.
- Manage a daily census of 25-40 patients, ensuring timely pre operative assessment and post operative follow up.
- Work closely with physician assistants, resident physicians, and attending surgeons on call to deliver coordinated care.
- Participate in surgical procedures as appropriate, including assisting in the operating room and performing post operative wound care.
- Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Qualifications
- Current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
- BLS certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in surgical or acute care settings, with exposure to the listed specialties.
- Ability to obtain hospital privileges and meet credentialing requirements.
Working Hours
- Rotating schedule covering day, evening, and night shifts as needed.
- Typical shift length: 8-12 hours; exact hours determined by hospital staffing needs.
Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and surgical assistance capabilities.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and accurate charting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to interact with multidisciplinary staff.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with a high patient volume.
