Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant Position - Fairfield County, Connecticut
Company: Nuvance Health Connecticut
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
We are excited to announce the opening of a full-time Physician
Assistant (PA) within the Gynecologic Oncology Department at
Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established practice
where you will enjoy significant autonomy while working alongside
respected and collegial gynecologic oncologists.Position
Overview:You will play a key role in providing comprehensive
assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patients
throughout their disease journey. You will be an integral member of
an interdisciplinary team, working across inpatient, ambulatory,
and outpatient settings.Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attending physicians in obtaining medical
histories, performing physical examinations, and reviewing
diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
- Formulate and manage patient treatment plans, including
chemotherapy.
- Provide paid call coverage, including rounding at least one
weekend per month.Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants
- Active PA Connecticut State License.
- BLS certification and DEA License.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in Women s Health or oncology preferred, but not
required. Previous surgical experience is not required.
- Availability to work approximately 40 hours per week in clinic
and outpatient settings.
- Ability to work about 3 days per week at Danbury Hospital and 2
days per week at Norwalk Hospital.
- Willingness to provide on-call coverage with support from a
gynecologic oncologist, including at least one weekend per
month.About Us:Danbury Hospital, founded in 1885, is a
not-for-profit community hospital offering exceptional care to the
Greater Danbury area. With 371 beds and a Level II Trauma Center,
Danbury Hospital handles approximately 70,000 ED visits per year.
Norwalk Hospital, with 366 beds and around 50,000 ED visits
annually, also serves the community with high-quality care. Both
hospitals are affiliated with prominent medical institutions,
including the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross
University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School
of Medicine.As part of Nuvance Health, we serve 1.5 million
residents across New York and Connecticut with a network of over
2,600 aligned physicians and 12,000 employees. Our organization
includes seven hospitals, a large network of primary care and
specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.We offer
a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and allowances for
continuing medical education and professional dues.For more
information or to apply for this position, please contact Liza
Stromberg, Physician Recruiter, at , .We are a Section 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may
qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are
evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information,
military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or
any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State
or Local law.Compensation Range: $115,000-$150,000 per year for
full time, relative to experienceCompensation
Information:$115000.00 / Annually - $150000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Nuvance Health Connecticut, Springfield , Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant Position - Fairfield County, Connecticut, Healthcare , Fairfield, Massachusetts
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