Surgical Subspecialties - Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Manchester, CT

Manchester, Connecticut offers a vibrant community with a rich history and easy access to Hartford's urban amenities, cultural attractions, and diverse dining options. Nestled in the heart of New England, the area provides a wonderful quality of life with beautiful seasonal landscapes and proximity to major metropolitan areas.

Facility:
This facility is part of one of the largest non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in the state. The surgical department features a highly collaborative team of over 20 physicians and multiple Physician Assistants, supported by state-of-the-art clinical technology including EPIC, with a strong commitment to provider autonomy and professional development.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Surgery

Job Details:

• Unique opportunity to help lead the foundation and growth of an established surgical team
• Join a collaborative Surgical Subspecialties team that prides itself on exceptional teamwork, communication, and provider autonomy
• Serve as first-assist in the OR with extensive hands-on surgical experience
• Responsible for ED and inpatient consults, admissions, rounding, discharges, and invasive bedside procedures
• Exposure to a diverse case mix including General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Plastic Surgery
• Experience with robotic-assisted procedures, vascular interventions, breast reconstruction, and thoracic surgery
• Role is open to Physician Assistants only
• Inpatient setting within surgical subspecialties
• Full-time position with day/night rotating schedule
• No call required
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Must be a certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant
• Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in surgery or a related setting required
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within scope of practice and refer appropriately when needed