Cardiovascular Opportunity for a Physician Assistant at UConn Health Waterbury

Uconn Health/Waterbury Hospital; West Side Hill (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT, is seeking an experienced APRN/NP or Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular unit. This role supports care for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients within a collaborative team environment.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time daytime position, a dedicated nocturnist role, or per diem flexibility, we have an opportunity to match your schedule and advance your cardiovascular career with advanced management and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut APRN/NP or PA license.
• DEA and controlled substance registration.
• Minimum 2 years of APP experience preferred.
• Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic experience preferred.
• Strong cardiovascular clinical expertise.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients on cardiac and/or cardiothoracic services under attending supervision.
• Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, and post-operative open-heart procedures.
• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella).
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and order/interpret diagnostic testing.
• Assess and interpret hemodynamics and participate in advanced procedures/first-assist opportunities.
• Provide pre- and post-operative management and safe transitions across care continuum.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; collaborate with physicians and the broader interprofessional team.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Connecticut APRN/NP or PA license

Job description

Cardiovascular Opportunity for a Physician Assistant at UConn Health Waterbury

Uconn Health/Waterbury Hospital

Waterbury , CT

Full Time , Varies

Posted 09/01/2026

Advance Your Cardiovascular Career with Us!

Cardiovascular APRN/NP or Physician Assistant (PA)

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced APRN/NP or Physician Assistant to join our growing Cardiovascular Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative cardiovascular team while caring for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients. Whether you’re looking for a full-time daytime role, a dedicated nocturnist position, or the flexibility of per diem work, we have an opportunity for you.

Why Join Our Cardiovascular Team?

• Work with complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients
• Collaborative environment with experienced physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in pre- and post-operative care and advanced cardiovascular management
• Opportunity to expand your clinical expertise and make a meaningful impact

What You’ll Do

• Manage inpatients on cardiac and cardiothoracic services under attending supervision
• Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, and post-operative open-heart procedures
• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including IABP and Impella
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Assess and interpret hemodynamics
• Participate in advanced procedures and first-assist opportunities
• Provide pre- and post-operative management
• Support safe patient transitions across the continuum of care
• Educate patients, families, and staff
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader interprofessional team

What We’re Looking For

• Current Connecticut APRN/NP or PA license
• DEA and controlled substance registration
• Minimum 2 years of APP experience preferred
• Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic experience preferred
• Strong cardiovascular clinical expertise
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills

Whether you’re seeking a full-time day position, a nocturnist role, or per diem flexibility, join a team where your cardiovascular expertise can make a difference every day.

UConn Health | Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, Connecticut