Home-based Geriatrics - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME budget

License reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Student loans

Family care benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the REACH program, delivering geriatric care in patients' homes and assisted living facilities in the greater Hartford area.

Open to NPs (FNP, ANP, AGNP) and PAs, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive exams, treatment plans, and coordinated care, under physician supervision. Connecticut licensure is required or eligible, with post-graduate geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Medical License or eligible.
• Experience in geriatrics or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work in home-based settings with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations.
• Develop medical, educational, and psychosocial plans for patients.
• Coordinate care with physicians and care team for further evaluation.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Home care experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Connecticut medical license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail

9 Farm Springs Rd Farmington (10566)

Shift Detail

Mon-Fri

Nurse Practitioner And Physician Assistant 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, renters' 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 benefits for children, adults and even pets!

Position Details

Join a growing team of geriatrics providers at Hartford Healthcare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of geriatric patients! We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our home-based REACH (Resource for Elderly and Care at Home) Program, delivering compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes and assisted living facilities. If you’re looking to be part of a rewarding and supportive geriatrics team in the greater Hartford area, we want to hear from you!

Role

Open to Nurse Practitioners (FNP, ANP, AGNP) and Physician Assistants (PA)

Location

Homecare based in the greater Manchester, CT area

Setting

Geriatric Medicine in the home setting, working within a multi-disciplinary care team

Schedule

Full-time, weekdays only!

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice

Dedicated support and voice for our for 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

Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants Role Scope

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

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

Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants 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 physicians.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Licensure

Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

Training

APRN (Family, Adult/Geri Nurse Practitioner) or PA

Experience

At least two years of post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioners (APRN) or Physician Assistants (PA) in Geriatric Medicine or a related field