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Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant
About the Role
Per diem surgical PA. Self-scheduling, minimum 1 shift/month. Stamford, CT.
Join Stamford Health as a Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant – Flexible Schedule in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Stamford Health is currently seeking an experienced per diem Surgical Physician Assistant to join our team! This is an immediate need for a Physician Assistant to work in the Surgical Subspecialties at Stamford Hospital.
Benefits & Compensation
- Self-scheduling
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Stamford Health as a Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide clinical support and OR First Assist services for surgical subspecialties, primarily Urology and Neurosurgery. They will evaluate and treat patients with various medical conditions under the direction of a physician.
Requirements
The role requires an experienced Physician Assistant capable of working in a 24/7 in-house surgical environment. Candidates must be available for at least one shift per month and possess the skills to assist in surgical procedures.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgical — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 62% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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