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Schedule includes three (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week , with rotation of 3 weeks of day shifts and 1 week of night shifts per month supporting Transplant, Endocrine Surgery, and Colorectal call pool ...

Full-scope adult and pediatric ENT, including sleep surgery, sinus surgery, otology, and endocrine surgery * Inspire implant program in active use * State-of-the-art navigation equipment for sinus ...

Full-scope adult and pediatric ENT, including sleep surgery, sinus surgery, otology, and endocrine surgery * Inspire implant program in active use * State-of-the-art navigation equipment for sinus ...

Full-scope adult and pediatric ENT, including sleep surgery, sinus surgery, otology, and endocrine surgery * Inspire implant program in active use * State-of-the-art navigation equipment for sinus ...

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How much do endocrine surgery jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for endocrine surgery in the United States is $345,926.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $360,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by endocrine surgeons in managing complex surgical cases?

Endocrine surgeons often encounter complex cases involving tumors or disorders of glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. A key challenge is accurately distinguishing benign from malignant lesions preoperatively, which requires close collaboration with endocrinologists, radiologists, and pathologists. Additionally, these surgeries often involve delicate structures like nerves and blood vessels, demanding high surgical precision. Managing post-operative complications, such as hypocalcemia or hormonal imbalances, also requires ongoing multidisciplinary coordination.

What is the difference between Endocrine Surgery vs General Surgery?

AspectEndocrine SurgeryGeneral Surgery
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, specialized endocrine surgery trainingMedical degree, general surgical residency
Work EnvironmentHospitals, specialized endocrine clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, various surgical settings
Industry UsageFocus on endocrine organs like thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glandsBroad range of surgical procedures across multiple specialties

Endocrine Surgery specializes in operations on endocrine glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, requiring specialized training. In contrast, General Surgery covers a wide range of surgical procedures across different body systems. While both roles require surgical skills and medical credentials, Endocrine Surgeons focus specifically on endocrine-related conditions, making their expertise more specialized within the surgical field.

What is endocrine surgery?

Endocrine surgery is a specialized field of surgery focused on treating diseases of the endocrine glands, such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and parts of the pancreas. These glands produce hormones that regulate many essential functions in the body. Endocrine surgeons perform procedures to remove tumors, treat hormonal imbalances, and manage conditions like thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal tumors. The goal of endocrine surgery is to restore normal hormone function and improve patients' quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Endocrine Surgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Endocrine Surgeon, you need advanced surgical skills, in-depth knowledge of endocrine system disorders, and completion of both general surgery residency and specialized endocrine surgery fellowship. Familiarity with minimally invasive surgical techniques, ultrasound, and certification from recognized surgical boards are typically required. Strong decision-making, attention to detail, and effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure patient safety, optimal surgical outcomes, and collaborative care in a highly specialized field.
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Infographic showing various Endocrine Surgery job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $345,926 per year, or $166.3 per hour.
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Overview

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. 

  • Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) Surgical Float supporting multiple surgical services as needed, including Trauma/Emergency General Surgery, Colorectal, Bariatric/MIS, Transplant, Endocrine Surgery, and Surgical Oncology
  • Provides flexible inpatient and perioperative coverage across high-acuity surgical service lines based on departmental needs
  • Schedule includes three (3) 12–13 hour shifts per week, with rotation of 3 weeks of day shifts and 1 week of night shifts per month supporting Transplant, Endocrine Surgery, and Colorectal call pool coverage
  • Manages evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing care of surgical patients in collaboration with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
  • Performs inpatient consults, daily rounds, admissions, discharges, and perioperative management as appropriate to scope
  • Supports both acute care and operating room (OR) environments, assisting with surgical workflows and perioperative coordination
  • Participates in on-call coverage as part of designated surgical service pools (Transplant, Endocrine Surgery, Colorectal)
  • Strong preference for prior acute care and/or OR experience in a surgical or hospital-based setting
  • New graduate APPs (PA/APRN) welcome to apply and participate in structured onboarding and training
  • Demonstrates adaptability across multiple surgical specialties while maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and collaboration with surgical teams

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health? 

Excellent work environment– Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too. 

Career Advancement– Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system! 

Compensation Package– Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a  . If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team. 

Relocation Assistance– We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless. 

Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions. 

Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food. 


Responsibilities
  • 1. Clinical Care * The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care. * Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations. * The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. * Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters
  • 2. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support * The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan. * The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
  • 3. Information Management * The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
  • 4. Quality Management * The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. * Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
  • 5. Professional Development * The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. * The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education * Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses. * The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. * Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. * The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates. * The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program. 

EXPERIENCE

  • Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required. 
  • APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process. To be eligible, evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided. This includes obtaining appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process. 

LICENSURE

  • Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License. 
  • Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. 
  • Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License. 

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter: 

[  ] Nathalie Martinez Nathalie.Martinez@ynhh.org 

Websites: www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers www.ynhhs.org 

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YNHHS Requisition ID
178554Qualifications:

EDUCATION 

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program. 

EXPERIENCE

  • Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required. 
  • APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process. To be eligible, evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided. This includes obtaining appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process. 

LICENSURE

  • Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License. 
  • Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. 
  • Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License. 
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