Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

hhccareers; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CME time off

Tuition assistance

Licenses/dues reimbursement

Insurance options

Care.com back-up care

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for a part-time, 24-hour schedule in the inpatient critical care unit. You will practice at the top of your license with autonomy and strong collaboration with intensivists to manage complex patients and advance clinical skills.

This role offers day/night rotation, no call, and growth opportunities within a high-acuity environment supported by Hartford

Qualifications

• CT licensure in good standing or eligibility.
• 1+ year of critical care experience as NP/PA.
• PA or ACNP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team for evaluations and referrals.
• Provide treatments within scope and escalate as needed.

Skills

Critical care experience

Connecticut licensure

Education

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Benefits:

• Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Critical Care Position Details:

Join a top-tier critical care team offering a unique blend of strong collaboration and meaningful autonomy at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you’ll practice at the top of your license with opportunities to manage complex patients, perform advanced procedures, and continue building your clinical skillset in a supportive environment. This role is ideal for an experienced provider who values independence, as you’ll have significant responsibility during off-hours while still having access to intensivist collaboration when needed. If you’re looking to take the next step in your critical care career and grow in a high-acuity setting, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT

Setting: Inpatient, critical care

Schedule: Part-time 24 hours, day/night rotating schedule.

Call schedule: No call

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
• With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
• Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: 1+ years in a critical care setting as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant