Locums Thoracic Surgery APP (PA or NP) — Bridgeport, CT — Robotic/Minimally Invasive First Assist

Join a collaborative thoracic surgery team in Bridgeport, CT as a Locum APP where you’ll work in a high-quality practice focused on minimally invasive and robotic procedures. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse practitioner or PA with strong thoracic and robotic surgery skills who enjoys a mix of OR first assist duties, inpatient care, and outpatient clinic work.

Compensation: $180 per hour

Assignment highlights

• Schedule: 3–4 days per week
• Shift length: 10-hour shifts
• Call: unlikely
• Clinical mix: OR first assist, inpatient rounds/admissions/discharges, and outpatient clinic visits

Practice environment

• A thoracic surgery group with an emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Caseload includes lung and foregut surgery
• Collaborative team culture with surgeons, nursing, and multidisciplinary support

What you’ll do

• First assist in the operating room for thoracic procedures
• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinic
• Provide inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, and discharges
• Work closely with surgeons and the care team to coordinate patient care
• Keep accurate, timely documentation in the EMR

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut NP or PA license required
• Solid experience in non-cardiac thoracic surgery required
• Robotic surgery experience required
• Comfortable managing both inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgery patients
• Experience with minimally invasive thoracic procedures preferred

If you’re looking for a role that blends advanced surgical assisting with comprehensive perioperative and clinic care in a team-oriented setting, this is a great opportunity.