Nuvance Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) with teaching responsibilities at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT. It is a great opportunity to have an active role supervising our Surgical Residents, work on the floor with a primary focus in orthopedics with some limited time in the OR.

Job Summary:

The Surgical Physician Assistants employed by Norwalk Hospital function under the supervision of the attending surgeon with ultimate responsibility to the Chairman, Department of Surgery. Surgical service coverage encompasses general surgery as well as surgical subspecialties with a primary focus in orthopedics, limited OR mostly floor/ER visits. Responsibilities include:

• history and physical examinations
• all-inclusive pre- and post-operative care of patients
• Participate in the education and hands-on training of PA residents and PA students and medical students during surgical rotations at Norwalk Hospital
• OR assisting (limited, based on demand)

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree.
• Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one year surgical or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of surgical critical care, preferred.
• Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• PA licensure by the State of Connecticut
• CT Controlled Substance and DEA Registration
• ACLS & BLS certification are required.
• Ability to work 40 control hours. Hours are 7:30 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday

About Nuvance Health

Nuvance Health is a family of award-winning nonprofit hospitals and healthcare professionals in the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. Nuvance Health combines highly skilled physicians, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and compassionate caregivers dedicated to providing quality care across a variety of clinical areas, including Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Primary Care.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.  Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. For more information about Nuvance Health, visit www.nuvancehealth.org.

Work for Us

Working for Nuvance Health, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of other people. Our Department of Research and Innovation, focused on the field of molecular science and personalized medicine, ranks among our country’s leading research organizations. Our Network offers many opportunities to grow your own skills and expertise – we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.

For more info about job #339 contact Amy Rosoff at amy.rosoff@wchn.org or click here Surgical Physician Assistant

WCHN and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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