Neurocritical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Paid time off

CME time off

Tuition assistance

Licenses/dues reimbursement

Insurance and protection plans

Care.com family care benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, CT, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Neurocritical Care team at Hartford Hospital. APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care for complex neuroscience patients, including stroke, neurosurgery, and epilepsy, rotating through ICU and step-down units.

The role is inpatient in Neurocritical Care with three 13-hour shifts per week, no call, and comprehensive benefits, CME support, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a critical care or neurocritical care setting.
• Licensed as Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with board eligibility or full certification.
• Active licensure in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain licensure in CT.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and develop medical, educational, and psychosocial plans.
• Coordinate and consult with physicians and care teams for further evaluation and referrals.
• Provide treatment within scope of practice and participate in ICU/step-down rounds.

Skills

Critical care

Neurocritical care

Patient assessment

Education

PA or ACNP certification

Job description

Location and Shift

Location: 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, 06102 (ZIP 10008)
Shift: Up to $30,000 in shift differentials on top of base salary

Position Details

Hartford Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Neurocritical Care team. The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are part of a multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for critical neuroscience patients, focusing on neurological and neurosurgical diseases and related disorders. The patient population includes complex strokes, skull base surgery, status epilepticus, tumor resections, spinal cord injury, DBS, and other complex conditions. APPs rotate in the intensive care unit and step‑down units.

Role

Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Setting and Schedule

Inpatient Neurocritical Care
Full‑time schedule: three 13‑hour shifts, rotating
No call

Benefits

• Market‑leading compensation and benefits plus generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off, CME budget, and reimbursement for professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnership opportunities
• Voluntary benefits: student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and more
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work‑life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets

Ayer Neuroscience Institute

The Institute is rapidly expanding with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, and research. It boasts over 200 world‑class neuroscience leaders and offers training and expertise in vascular neurology, neuro‑oncology, neuromuscular neurology, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache and pain management, cognitive neurology, neurosurgery, neuro‑ophthalmology, and general neurology.

Hartford HealthCare Support for APPs

• Dedicated support and advocacy through the Office of Advanced Practice, directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA‑C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Largest non‑profit, fully‑integrated healthcare system in Connecticut, enabling providers to care for patients nationwide
• EPIC and other state‑of‑the‑art informatics tools promote improved patient outcomes, continuity of care, and provider satisfaction

Role Scope

Under established guidelines and in collaboration or supervision with the practice physician(s), APPs perform routine physical examinations, formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans, and treat patients within their scope of practice. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, APPs develop plans for further evaluation and refer to specialists when appropriate. APPs provide appropriate treatment for problems within their scope and refer outside cases to physicians.

About Hartford Hospital

One of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. Level 1 Trauma Center with cutting‑edge treatment, the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast, and the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI), one of the world’s most advanced medical simulation training centers.

About Hartford HealthCare

• Recognized as a “Best Organization for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through CESI, Provider Leadership Development Institute, and a robust on‑demand learning platform with CME and specialty courses
• Established mentorship and orientation programs for newly hired providers and those new to practice

Qualifications

• Licensure: Unrestricted Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Certified or board‑eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: 1+ years in a critical care or neurocritical care setting

Contact

Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [e-mail].