Lead Surgical PA — Clinical Leader & Team Mentor

Bristol Hospital Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospital seeks a Lead Physician Assistant to join the Department of Surgery. The PA provides pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients and performs surgical consults in the ER, ICU and on the floors.

The role includes supervising the PA program, coordinating schedules, onboarding new PAs, and working closely with OR staff to ensure coverage and quality care. A CT license and NCCPA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board certification by NCCPA is required.
• Valid Connecticut medical license is required.
• CT Controlled Substance Registration and DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Perform surgical consults in the ER, ICU and on medical floors.
• Supervise and coordinate the surgical PA program and scheduling.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for PAs.
• Liaise with OR staff, physicians and administration to ensure coverage and quality care.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policies and Joint Commission standards.

Education

PA degree/certification

NCCPA Board Certification

CT Medical License

DEA Certification

Job description

Bristol Hospital seeks a Lead Physician Assistant to join the Department of Surgery. The PA provides pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients and performs surgical consults in the ER, ICU and on the floors.

The role includes supervising the PA program, coordinating schedules, onboarding new PAs, and working closely with OR staff to ensure coverage and quality care. A CT license and NCCPA certification are required.