Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Bridgeport, CT

Company: AAS Locum Tenens
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other Location: Bridgeport, CT Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Thoracic Surgery team on a locum tenens basis in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role supports a high-volume thoracic service with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic procedures. Compensation: $120 Per Hour Position Details Specialty: Thoracic Surgery (Non-Cardiac) Schedule: 3–4 days per week Shift Length: 10-hour shifts Call: Unlikely to be required Setting: OR, inpatient, and outpatient clinic Responsibilities First assist in the operating room, including robotic-assisted cases Manage inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, and discharges See and manage office/clinic patients Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams Case Mix Predominantly minimally invasive thoracic procedures Lung surgery with some foregut surgery Requirements Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Thoracic surgery experience (non-cardiac) required Robotic surgery experience required Comfortable across OR, inpatient, and outpatient settings Flu vaccination required Bridgeport, CT offers coastal living with convenient access to New Haven and New York City, along with a diverse community and strong medical infrastructure.

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