About this role
Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a new per diem physician assistant for their growing team! The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of 13 full-time PAs and the program provides 24/7/365 coverage.
Physician Assistants will provide care to patients with joint, sports medicine and spine injuries, and will perform a host of clinical and surgical duties, including but not limited to first assisting in the operating room (mostly add on trauma cases i.e. hip fractures & other urgent cases such as I/D for infection or open fractures), emergency department consultations, splints, injections, rounding & discharging patients on the floors, etc. The right incumbent will bring several years of OR (first assist) experience.
Schedule: Minimum 1 to 2 shifts per month. Mostly Sundays from 6a-6p.
Requirements:
1)Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases in the OR.
2) CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire
4) BLS certification required
5) ACLS certification required
As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying
the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and
encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.