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WhiteCap Workforce Solutions

Stamford (CT)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Job summary

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated Surgical Physician Assistant to join our Surgical Subspecialties team. This full-time role combines clinical duties with OR First Assist responsibilities, supporting physicians in Urology and Neurosurgery with occasional ENT cases.

The position offers a flexible, self-scheduling model to promote work-life balance and involves 24/7 in-house coverage with three 12-hour shifts per week across days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified (BC) in surgical PA.
  • Valid Connecticut license.
  • Minimum 1 year as a First Assist in surgical settings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to patients under physician supervision.
  • Perform OR First Assist duties in surgical procedures.
  • Participate in 24/7 in-house surgical team coverage; three 12-hour shifts per week.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

OR First Assist
Clinical skills
Patient care

Job description

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Surgical Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Surgical Subspecialties team. This full-time role requires both clinical expertise and proficiency in OR First Assist duties. The successful candidate will work closely with physicians to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of conditions, primarily focusing on Urology and Neurosurgery, with occasional ENT cases. This position offers a flexible, self-scheduling model to accommodate a balanced work-life schedule.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients with chronic diseases, acute illnesses, and for routine health maintenance under physician supervision.
  • Perform OR First Assist duties in surgical procedures across various subspecialties.
  • Participate in a 24/7 in-house surgical team coverage, working three 12-hour shifts per week across days, nights, and weekends.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
  • Must be Board Certified (BC).
  • Possess a valid Connecticut (CT) license.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a First Assist in surgical settings.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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