Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Surgery - General Needed in Connecticut

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - General for a 30-day assignment in Connecticut. The role involves a flexible monthly schedule of 2-5 shifts, with responsibilities including consultations, rounding, and providing essential support to the on-call surgeon during evening and overnight shifts from 5pm to 6am.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform consultations and inpatient rounding.
• Assist the on-call surgeon with various emergency procedures and patient management from 5pm to 6am.
• Provide support during trauma resuscitations alongside emergency surgeons.
• Manage vascular emergencies, including ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and acute limb ischemia.
• Address acute abdomen cases such as appendicitis, bowel obstructions, perforated ulcers, and acute cholecystitis.
• Respond to trauma cases, including stab wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle crash injuries, and blunt force trauma.
• Assist with emergency intubations and placement of chest tubes.
• Apply traction, reduce joint dislocations, and manage acute fracture splinting.
• Perform access and monitoring procedures, including placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and large-bore peripheral IVs.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Surgical Critical Care
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Annual Patient Volume: 2000
• LOA: 30 Days
• Staffing Mix: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and one MD Surgeon on call

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities