Surgical Physician Assistant- Ortho/Urology

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Health and Dependent Care FSAs

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Physician Assistant to join our Danbury, CT team. The role covers pre- and post-operative care, in-OR assistance, and patient management across several surgical specialties.

A rotating schedule includes days, weekends, holidays, and some overnights. Ideal candidates are board-certified PAs with surgical experience or residency training, and/or DaVinci robotics training; new graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with surgical or patient-management experience preferred.
• New graduates may be considered with relevant training.
• DaVinci robotics training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Assist in the operating room and support OR teams.
• Conduct consults and participate in patient management for diverse surgical specialties.
• Follow a rotating schedule including days, weekends, holidays, and some overnight coverage.
• Support services across Urology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgical/Spine, Plastics, and ENT.

Skills

Surgical experience

Patient management

Education

Board-certified Physician Assistant

Surgical residency training

DaVinci robotics training

Job description

Full Time Surgical Physician Assistant Opening in Danbury, Connecticut (60 miles from New York City)

Danbury Hospital, now part of Northwell Health, is seeking a full time Surgical Physician Assistant to join our established and growing Surgical Advanced Practitioner Services program in Danbury, Connecticut, located about 60 miles northeast of New York City and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York State.

Our busy service of 12 full-time Advanced Practitioners currently provides services to all surgical patients admitted to the hospital, as well as in Observation, Extended stay, Emergency room, and Operating room, including consults as well as pre and post-operative care. Specialties include, but are not limited to, Urology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgical/Spine, Plastics, and ENT. As we grow the program, we will be evolving to a 24/7 service that includes some OR assist. This position follows a rotating schedule including days, weekends, holidays, and minimal overnight coverage.

The ideal candidate will be a board certified physician assistant with previous surgical and/or patient management experience and/or surgical residency training and/or DaVinci robotics training, though new graduates will be considered. This is an employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice. We offer a competitive compensation package, including allowances for CMEs and Dues expenses.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 900+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Danbury is home to Western Connecticut State University as well as a number of historical sites, museums, theaters and art galleries. Surrounded by a number of quaint towns with scenic rolling hills, the area offers a variety of excellent housing and school options. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train or car.

Danbury Hospital is now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Department: DB Surgical PA's

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.