Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care

Griffin Hospital; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital in Connecticut seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. This full-time, on-site role in the Naugatuck Valley includes conducting assessments, exams, ordering tests, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The APP will manage chronic and acute conditions, provide preventive care and health education, coordinate referrals, and ensure continuity of

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in Medicine and Primary Care.
• Experience or training in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine.
• Connecticut APP license with prescriptive authority eligibility.
• Strong communication and collaboration; accurate documentation.
• Graduate APP degree; board certification preferred (Family or Adult-Gerontology).
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
• Ability to work independently within established protocols.
• Experience in community or hospital-based primary care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop treatment plans.
• Manage chronic and acute conditions; provide preventive care and education.
• Coordinate referrals to specialty services; ensure continuity of care.
• Document encounters in EHR and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and regulatory standards; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Primary Care

Clinical Proficiency

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Independent Practice

Education

Graduate APP degree

Board certification preferred (Family/Adult-Gerontology)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. As the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care, Griffin is widely recognized for its responsive, patient-focused environment and care model. The hospital is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt subsidiary of Griffin Health Services Corporation and maintains an active medical staff of more than 280 physicians with admitting privileges. Affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine and accredited by The Joint Commission, Griffin consistently earns industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and numerous quality and clinical excellence awards, including ten consecutive years on FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.

Role Description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Primary Care will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary care services to patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. This full-time, on-site role based in CT (Naugatuck Valley) includes conducting patient assessments, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians as appropriate. The APP will manage chronic and acute conditions, provide preventive care and health education, coordinate referrals to specialty services, and ensure continuity of care. Daily responsibilities include documenting encounters in the electronic health record, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, adhering to clinical protocols and regulatory standards, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives that support Griffin Hospital’s patient-centered care mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in Medicine and Primary Care, including management of common acute and chronic conditions.
• Experience or training in Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine sufficient to recognize and appropriately respond to urgent or complex patient presentations.
• Current licensure and certification as an Advanced Practice Provider (such as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the state of Connecticut, with eligibility for prescriptive authority.
• Strong patient-centered communication skills, including the ability to educate patients and families, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and document clearly and accurately.
• Graduate degree from an accredited APP program; board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family or Adult-Gerontology) preferred.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.
• Ability to work independently within established protocols, exercise sound clinical judgment, and manage a diverse primary care panel.
• Prior experience in community or hospital-based primary care settings is highly desirable.