Thoracic Surgery NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Thoracic Surgery NP/PA

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Bridgeport, CT

• Service Setting: Hospital and Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 07/27/2026 – 10/31/2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 3 – 4 days per week; 10-hour shifts

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Call unlikely to be needed

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Admissions: Included

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: Thoracic Surgery, Lung Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Minimally Invasive Procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Specialty Backup Available: Thoracic Surgery Team

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• First Assist in the OR

• Thoracic Surgery Procedures

• Robotic Surgery Procedures

• Inpatient Rounding

• Admissions and Discharges

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active CT License preferred

• Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible as NP or PA

• Experience: Thoracic (non-cardiac) and robotic surgery experience required

• Other Qualifications: Experience with minimally invasive thoracic and foregut surgery preferred

• Immunizations: Current Flu vaccination required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first assist support in the operating room

• Evaluate and manage office patients

• Perform inpatient rounding, admissions, and discharges

• Collaborate with the thoracic surgery team to provide quality patient care

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation