Location:Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a dynamic urban environment with a rich cultural scene and is ideally situated along the Long Island Sound, providing easy access to New York City while maintaining a distinct New England charm. The city's diverse community and growing healthcare sector make it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
Facility:This well-established medical center is part of a leading healthcare network serving patients throughout Fairfield County and beyond. The facility provides comprehensive surgical and specialty care services within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
Opportunity:Advanced Practitioners - Endocrine Surgery
Job Details:- Join a growing Endocrine Surgery Program working alongside an experienced endocrine surgeon in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders
- Assist the endocrine surgeon in the operating room as a surgical first-assist
- Conduct new patient consultations and preoperative evaluations
- Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning in collaboration with the surgeon
- Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient management
- Review laboratory results, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic studies and communicate findings to patients and the care team
- Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, medications, and follow-up care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development efforts
- Monday through Friday schedule with a blend of outpatient, inpatient, and surgical responsibilities
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
- Current Connecticut APRN or PA license or eligibility for licensure required
- National board certification required
- DEA eligibility or current prescribing privileges required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Previous surgical, inpatient, or endocrine experience preferred but not required
Compensation:Employed salary with benefits.
