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Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Position – Fairfield County, Connecticut

We are excited to announce the opening of a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Gynecologic Oncology Department at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals in Fairfield County, Connecticut. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established practice where you will enjoy significant autonomy while working alongside respected and collegial gynecologic oncologists.

Position Overview:

You will play a key role in providing comprehensive assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patients throughout their disease journey. You will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, working across inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attending physicians in obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and reviewing diagnostic and therapeutic tests.

• Formulate and manage patient treatment plans, including chemotherapy.

• Provide paid call coverage, including rounding at least one weekend per month.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners.

• Active PA or NP Connecticut State License.

• BLS certification and DEA License.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience in Women’s Health or oncology preferred, but not required. Previous surgical experience is not required.

• Availability to work approximately 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 7:30 AM – 4 PM for OR days and 8:30 AM – 5 PM for clinic and outpatient settings.

• Ability to work about 3 days per week at Danbury Hospital and 2 days per week at Norwalk Hospital.

• Willingness to provide on-call coverage with support from a gynecologic oncologist, including at least one weekend per month.

About Us:

Danbury Hospital, founded in 1885, is a not-for-profit community hospital offering exceptional care to the Greater Danbury area. With 371 beds and a Level II Trauma Center, Danbury Hospital handles approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. Norwalk Hospital, with 366 beds and around 50,000 ED visits annually, also serves the community with high-quality care. Both hospitals are affiliated with prominent medical institutions, including the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine.

As part of Nuvance Health, we serve 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut with a network of over 2,600 aligned physicians and 12,000 employees. Our organization includes seven hospitals, a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and allowances for continuing medical education and professional dues.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Liza Stromberg, Physician Recruiter, at liza.stromberg@nuvancehealth.org, (475) 296-4782.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation Range: $105,000-$150,000 per year for full time, relative to experience

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.