<p>A hospital-based thoracic surgery practice in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a defined locum tenens assignment running July 27, 2026 through October 31, 2026. The role covers a well-rounded scope — OR first assist, clinic, and inpatient rounding — with a case mix centered on minimally invasive thoracic procedures, foregut surgery, and lung surgery. The single most compelling feature of this position is its structure: no call, predictable scheduling, and a supportive surgical team that makes a multi-month contract genuinely sustainable.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum tenens engagement with competitive pay rates commensurate with thoracic surgery APP experience</li> <li>No call requirements — evenings and weekends are your own</li> <li>Shift flexibility options available to support work-life balance throughout the contract term</li> <li>Defined contract dates (July 27 – October 31, 2026) provide clear start and end structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical group / hospital-based practice setting in Bridgeport, CT</li> <li>Case mix includes minimally invasive thoracic procedures, foregut surgery, and lung surgery — non-cardiac thoracic focus</li> <li>Robotic surgery platform in active use; robotic experience is required for this role</li> <li>OR first assist responsibilities as a core component of the daily workflow</li> <li>Office-based patient visits integrated into the schedule alongside surgical duties</li> <li>Inpatient responsibilities include rounding, admissions, and discharges</li> <li>Charting system: Meditech</li> <li>No call — schedule is designed for stability and predictable daily workflow</li> <li>Supportive surgical team environment suited to a locum provider integrating quickly into an established practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active or obtainable Connecticut state license</li> <li>Thoracic surgery (non-cardiac) clinical experience required</li> <li>Robotic surgery experience required — comfort with robotic-assisted thoracic cases is essential</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in OR first assist, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic visits</li> <li>Flu vaccination required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city, situated along Long Island Sound on the southwestern shoreline — roughly 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 20 miles from New Haven. The region offers a dense mix of coastal recreation, cultural institutions, and well-regarded public and private schools, with easy rail access to both New York City and Hartford. For a locum provider on a multi-month contract, Fairfield County's combination of urban amenities, waterfront lifestyle, and strong regional infrastructure makes it an easy place to settle in for the duration.</p>