Physician Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist support for gynecologic surgical procedures, including minimally invasive, robotic, and open surgeries.
• Aid in cesarean deliveries as part of OB backup coverage.
• Assist attending physicians performing surgical cases without resident or fellow coverage.
• Participate in pre-operative preparation and post-operative management to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct daily rounding on obstetrics and gynecology inpatients, including postoperative patients and those admitted for acute gynecologic conditions.
• Manage floor responsibilities to support efficient patient flow, timely discharges, and coordinated care planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Respond to inpatient and Emergency Department gynecology consults across assigned hospitals.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop differential diagnoses, and initiate management plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to consulting teams and nursing staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide flexible coverage across the Nuvance market including Danbury, New Milford, Norwalk, and Putnam Hospitals based on service needs.
• Assist with resident coverage gaps for operating room cases at multiple sites.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized workflows, clinical protocols, and best practices across the GYN service line.
• Answer obstetrics and gynecology service calls as the first line of triage and escalating clinical concerns to specialty physicians as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Connecticut and New York PA license or eligibility to obtain.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Prior experience in gynecology, women health, or surgical specialties.
• Experience with inpatient management and surgical assisting.
• Experience with robotic surgery.

Preferred Experience

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.