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Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

$5,130 - $5,500 per week

GHR Travel Nursing

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery (Hartford, CT)


Locum Tenens Physician Assistant needed for cardiothoracic surgery at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Hartford, CT - $5,130-$5,500/week; local candidates only.


Join a high-volume cardiothoracic surgery team in Hartford, Connecticut (zip 06105). This locum tenens Physician Assistant (PA) role supports inpatient cardiothoracic and trauma surgical services at both Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital within a 35-mile coverage area. Ideal for experienced surgical PAs seeking short-term/contracts in Hartford, CT and other Connecticut PA jobs.


Key Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,130 - $5,500
  • Position: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery / Surgical PA
  • Setting: Hospital inpatient - Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Location: Hartford, CT (covering both Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital within a 35-mile area)
  • Start Date: Mid July 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (possible extension to 6-12 months)
  • Shift: Varied 8-hour day shifts (Mon-Fri), potential call and occasional 24-hour shifts
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • EMR: EPIC (experience preferred)
Required Qualifications
  • Board certified NCCPA Physician Assistant (PA-C)
  • Active Connecticut Physician Assistant license (required for Hartford, CT assignments)
  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications
  • Minimum 1 year hospital inpatient experience as a Physician Assistant (no new grads)
  • Strong experience in cardiothoracic surgery or surgical critical care preferred
  • EPIC EMR experience preferred
  • Local candidates only (able to travel within the Hartford area; mileage reimbursed at IRS rate)
  • Ability to perform required procedures: central venous and dialysis catheter placement, arterial lines, endoscopic retrieval (note: no intra-aortic balloon pump procedures)
Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient pre-op and post-op care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric cardiothoracic surgery patients
  • Conduct pre-operative physical exams and patient evaluations
  • Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries and surgical procedures as part of the operating team
  • Place central venous and dialysis catheters and arterial lines per hospital protocol
  • Perform suture removal, wound checks, and post-op follow-up care
  • Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
  • Prescribe medications and write prescriptions within PA scope of practice
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary care and lead rounding for surgical patients
  • Perform endoscopic retrieval procedures (excluding intra-aortic balloon pump placement)
  • Work autonomously during assignment; supervising physician may not be physically present
Why Join This Team
  • Competitive locum tenens pay for surgical PAs
  • Experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Hartford, CT
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate for local travel within the Hartford area
  • Opportunity to expand cardiothoracic surgical and trauma experience in an inpatient hospital setting

If you are an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) with cardiothoracic or surgical inpatient experience and an active Connecticut license, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our Hartford cardiothoracic surgery team and advance your surgical PA career.


Join our healthcare team today - submit your CV and availability for this mid-July 2026 locum tenens assignment in Hartford, CT.


Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.


Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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