Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Bridgeport, CT

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Bridgeport, CT
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 13 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

A leading cardiac surgery program in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced Locums Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient and operating room support. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for providers interested in transitioning to a permanent role while working alongside a highly collaborative cardiac surgery team.

Compensation: $125 Per Hour

Position Highlights

• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity (for interested candidates)

• Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts per week

• Shift Options:
  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM

• Rotating weekends approximately every 3–6 weeks

• Collaborative team of 8 Advanced Practice Providers

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient management of cardiac surgery patients throughout the perioperative continuum

• First assist in the cardiac surgery operating room, when applicable

• Perform postoperative assessments and daily patient rounds

• Manage chest tubes and other postoperative cardiac surgery procedures within scope of practice

• Coordinate care with cardiothoracic surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams

• Document patient encounters using the Epic electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Active Connecticut NP or PA license or ability to obtain

• Previous i npatient cardiac surgery experience preferred

• Cardiac Surgery OR first assist experience preferred, but providers with strong inpatient cardiac surgery experience are encouraged to apply

• Experience with chest tube insertion and management required

• Epic EMR experience preferred