Locum PA – General Surgery: Flexible Nights + Housing CT

Weatherby Healthcare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Housing and Transportation covered

24/7 Weatherby consultant support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery in Norwich, Connecticut. This locum tenens assignment spans about 13 weeks with usually one night shift per week and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include care for adult patients in a hospital setting, with privileges required, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and procedures like percutaneous tracheostomy and PEG placement. ACLS/BLS certification and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Board certification for PA in General Surgery preferred.
• Hospital privileges required.

Responsibilities

• Cover general surgery services for adult patients in a hospital setting.
• Manage arterial/central lines, chest tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Perform percutaneous tracheostomy and PEG tube placement.
• Typically one night shift per week with flexible scheduling.

Skills

Critical care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Board certification for PA

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery in Norwich, Connecticut. This locum tenens assignment spans about 13 weeks with usually one night shift per week and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include care for adult patients in a hospital setting, with privileges required, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and procedures like percutaneous tracheostomy and PEG placement. ACLS/BLS certification and board certification are required.