LOCUM Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Hartford, Connecticut

Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant – Hartford, Connecticut

365 Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a cardiothoracic surgery locum tenens opportunity in Hartford, Connecticut. This inpatient assignment offers a long-term contract with a high-acuity cardiothoracic surgery team across two major hospital campuses.

Coverage is needed beginning in July with a projected assignment length of 6–12 months.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday • 8-hour day shifts • Potential night call coverage • Potential 24-hour call shifts • Weekend coverage as part of the schedule • Long-term assignment (6–12 months)

Practice Overview

• Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery service • Coverage at two hospital campuses • Level I Trauma Center environment • Average daily patient census: 10 • EMR: Epic • Collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team • Adult and geriatric patient population

Clinical Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding and patient management • Pre-operative evaluations and physical examinations • Post-operative patient care • Coordination of multidisciplinary care • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies • Assisting in cardiothoracic surgical procedures • Suture and staple removal • Prescription management • Diagnosis and treatment planning • Procedural support and bedside interventions

Required Procedures

Providers should be comfortable performing:

• Central venous catheter placement
• Dialysis catheter placement
• Arterial line placement
• Endoscopic vessel harvesting
• Intra-arterial monitoring procedures
• Post-operative cardiothoracic patient management

Practice Environment

• High-acuity cardiothoracic surgery program • Independent practice with physician support available • Teaching hospital environment • Advanced surgical and critical care resources • Established multidisciplinary care team

Qualifications

• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant • Active Connecticut License • ACLS Certification • BLS Certification • Minimum one year of experience • Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred • Ability to perform all required procedures and duties • Epic experience preferred • Must be able to work at both assigned hospital locations • Local provider required

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

• Dedicated specialty-specific consultants • 24/7 award-winning service • NALTO Member • Competitive compensation • A-rated malpractice coverage • Mileage reimbursement