APP| Primary Care Outpatient | Mystic, CT

Westerly Hospital; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee wellness initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Care team collaboration

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System is seeking an APRN or PA to join a stable, collaborative practice in the Mystic, CT area. You will provide comprehensive care in a team-based environment, leveraging EPIC EMR and working with a broad referral network across the Yale New Haven Health system.

The role emphasizes preventive and chronic disease management with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Clinical working experience as NP/PA preferred but not required.
• Active PA Certification by the NCCPA, CT State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS certifications when indicated, and DEA license if required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Involves patients and their families in care decisions and treatment plans.
• Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient charts.
• Collaborates with staff and other physicians to improve care delivery.
• Initiates appropriate specialty referrals and provides medical information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures timely and accurate patient documentation; supports billing and coding processes.
• Works with practice management to ensure compliance with CPT coding.
• Maintains optimal patient access and participates in protocol development.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Join an established, collaborative team of 4 Board-Certified Family Medicine Physicians and an experienced APRN, FNP
• Work in a supportive practice environment that emphasizes team-based, patient-centered care
• Benefit from a strong referral network and seamless collaboration with specialists across the health system
• Enjoy a well-balanced mix of preventive care, chronic disease management, and same-day access appointments
• Utilize EPIC EMR and integrated clinical resources to enhance patient care and efficiency
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients in a thriving, community-focused practice

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

• Evaluate patients, and treat acute and chronic illnesses
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests
• Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions
• Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts
• Collaborates with improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and management
• Initiates appropriate specialty referrals
• Provides clinical information to the interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner
• Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete
• Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding and CPT code assignment
• Achieves and maintains optimal patient access
• Provides interdepartmental medical consultation as requested
• Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures, and management of patients

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.