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Job Description
Level I Trauma Center. Inpatient cardiothoracic coverage. Long-term contract opportunity.
We're seeking an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum assignment in Hartford, Connecticut. This opportunity offers inpatient-only coverage across two hospital sites within a high-acuity surgical environment.
The Role
Hartford, CT
Cardiothoracic Surgery | Inpatient Setting
EMR: Epic
Locum PA Opportunity
Coverage Details
Start Date: Mid July
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Coverage needed during active recruitment efforts and summer vacations
Schedule
Monday - Friday
8-hour day shifts
Potential call and 24-hour shift coverage
Call schedule and ratio TBD
Practice Environment
Inpatient-only coverage at two hospital sites
Level I Trauma Center
Average patient census: 10 patients per day
Provider works autonomously
❌ No supervising physician onsite during assignment
No new graduates accepted
Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patient population
Required Duties
Pre-op physical exams
Suture removal
Diagnose and treat illnesses
Order and interpret tests
Assist in surgery
Write prescriptions
Coordination of care
Patient rounding
Required Procedures
Placement of central venous and dialysis catheters
Placement of arterial lines
Intra-aortic balloon pump placement
Endoscopic retrieval procedures
❌ No balloon pump management required
Opportunity Highlights
• Long-term locum contract
• Autonomous inpatient cardiothoracic role
• High-acuity surgical environment
• EPIC EMR system
• Opportunity to work within an experienced surgical team
Candidate Requirements
NCCPA Board Certified
Active Connecticut License required
Minimum 1 year experience required
ACLS required
BLS required
Must be able to perform all required duties and procedures
Must be available to start by mid July
Must cover both hospital sites approximately 35 miles apart
Provider must be local - only mileage reimbursed
EPIC experience preferred
Let's Talk.
Worksite address
hartford, CT, 06112, US
Who can apply
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