Orthopedic Surgery FF- Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Hartford HealthCare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic surgery, Operating room assistance, Pre-operative care, Post-operative care, Patient documentation, Inpatient joint reconstruction, Spine surgery, Podiatry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide first or second assistance in the operating room and manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care. They are also responsible for documenting patient encounters and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe patient disposition.