General Surgery and Subspecialty APP (Per Diem)

Surgical Physician Assistant Position

This subspecialty surgery position (ENT, Urology, GYN, Plastic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery) will provide coverage at Bridgeport Hospital.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday with slightly variable hours.

Procedures

This role offers significant operative responsibility across multiple surgical specialties. Candidates will be expected to independently first assist in the operating room from the start, with additional exposure to robotic surgery. Previous robotic experience is preferred but not required.

Please Note: There is no training available for this position. Candidates must have prior first assist experience as a Physician Assistant or prior experience working as a surgical Physician Assistant. New graduate Physician Assistants are not being considered for this opportunity.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience

Required:

• Previous experience working as a Physician Assistant in a surgical setting with independent first assist experience in the operating room.
• Candidates must be comfortable functioning in a high-volume surgical environment with minimal onboarding to operative responsibilities.
• New graduate Physician Assistants will not be considered, as there is no training available for this role.

What Makes a Surgical PA Indispensable?

A Surgical Physician Assistant plays a critical role in the operating room and throughout the patient's surgical journey by combining advanced technical expertise with strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Yale New Haven Health is seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Operative First Assist Expertise: Proven experience assisting in a variety of surgical procedures with confidence and efficiency.
• Comprehensive Surgical Knowledge: Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique, and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Patient Management: Ability to evaluate, prepare, and manage patients throughout the surgical continuum of care.
• Critical Thinking & Clinical Decision-Making: Excellent judgment and the ability to respond effectively in fast-paced operative environments.
• Collaborative Communication: Works seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and patients to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

If you're an experienced surgical PA looking to join a collaborative, high-performing team with broad subspecialty surgical exposure, we encourage you to apply.