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Hartford HealthCare’s Thoracic Surgery team has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join a supportive team of PA’s and physicians in their expanding thoracic surgery line in Connecticut.
This position is located at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.
The role of the surgical Physician Assistant includes:
· Clinical and administrative duties.
· Seeing outpatients in consultation, post operatively, and in follow up as well as rounding on inpatients.
· Managing new patient referrals, the lung cancer screening program, and the development of the incidental lung nodule program.
· Be the face of the practice and build relationships with patients as well as provider referral networks.
· Assist top tier surgeons in the operating room.
· Outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
· Monday through Friday schedule.
If you are a Certified Physician Assistant licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut, we would like to speak with you. Cancer related surgical experience is preferred.
About Hartford HealthCare’s Thoracic service:
Is equipped with the latest techniques for treating benign and malignant conditions of the lung, chest wall, and esophagus.
Offers minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer maximizing patient comfort and minimizes hospital stays.
Super-dimension navigational bronchoscopy using GPS technology.
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) to sample lymph nodes in the center of the chest without the need for incisions. We are also committed to providing compassionate care for every stage of esophageal cancer.
Our benefits include:
• Support and mentorship to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training A comprehensive on-boarding program
• Matching 401k; tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Robust research -access to the MSK clinical trials and clinical expertise
• Generous Paid-Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
· Support and mentorship to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training A comprehensive on-boarding program
Our location:
Located just 60 minutes from New York City, you and your family can live in the heart of New England’s most stunning and desirable communities, offering nationally acclaimed schools and exciting year-round recreation. Live at the shore or in vibrant urban and suburban communities.
· Certified Physician Assistant licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut
· Cancer related surgical experience is preferred.
Hartford HealthCare is a leading health care provider in Connecticut. We are renowned for our patient-centered approach to care, cutting-edge technology, medical training, and commitment to innovation. Our diverse clinical practice environments and collaborative physician-led culture make this an extraordinary place to practice, learn, grow, and excel while making a meaningful impact on the health of our communities.
If you love the New England lifestyle, you will love living and practicing here. Eastern Connecticut and the Farmington Valley are storybook-beautiful and steeped in history. West Hartford has been named a “Top 10 City to Raise a Family” by Kiplinger and the “Coolest Suburb in America” by Travel + Leisure. And Connecticut’s shoreline has been hailed as “The New Hamptons” by the New York Post.
With our expansive care network, you’ll find plenty of options to practice and live where you want. You’ll find neighborhoods and homes in the country, along the shore, in vibrant metro areas, or within friendly suburbs. Many of Connecticut’s best public and private schools can be found in the communities where we work and live. And, the state has many nationally recognized colleges, including Yale University, Quinnipiac University, and Trinity University, giving you and your family ready access to the educational and cultural benefits of these world-class institutions.
Hartford HealthCare’s mission is built around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people-centric fosters a culture of belonging that promotes meaningful connections amongst our community and stimulates innovation. Here, we celebrate our diversity and embrace our freedom to bring our best unique selves to work every day. Working together with respect and appreciation, we’re a healing community of leaders capable of enhancing health care for all.
