Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - General Surgery - $85-115 per hour

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

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - General Surgery - $85-115 per hour

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant General Surgery for a locum tenens job in Norwich, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Duration: 13 weeks

• Usually 1 night shift per week with flexible scheduling
• Adult patients with variable volume based on capacity
• Hospital setting with privileges required
• Arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes
• Percutaneous tracheostomy and PEG tube placement
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Board certification required
• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.

Weatherby Healthcare Job ID #3214204. Posted job title: Locum Tenens PA - General Surgery Job Opportunity in CT

About Weatherby Healthcare

Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, which leads the locum tenens industry in size and quality. Since 1995, we’ve leveraged our nationwide network to connect locums professionals with the best jobs. Our team supports nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs. These experts simplify the locums process from start to finish, backing you up with award-winning 24/7 support.