Neurocritical Care Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Neurocritical Care Society; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Neurocritical Care team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional care to critical neuroscience patients, including those with complex neurological conditions. The team operates in a supportive environment, emphasizing professional development and collaboration. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation and benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid CME time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee discount programs

Family care benefits

Professional licenses reimbursement

Colleague assistance programs

Qualifications

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License or eligible.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team for patient evaluations.

Skills

Critical Care Management

Patient Assessment

Neurological Disease Knowledge

Advanced Practice Nursing

Education

Certified Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Neurocritical Care Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 2025

Company: Hartford HealthCare - Hartford Hospital

Department: Neurocritical Care

Position: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Expertise: critical neuroscience patients with a focus on those with neurological and neurosurgical diseases and related disorders

Region: Hartford, Connecticut

Contact Name: Victor Rodriguez

Contact Email: [e-mail]

• Market-leadingcompensation and benefits and generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• EnhancedTuition Assistanceand Higher Education Partnerships
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
• Employeediscount programsand colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits throughCare.comincludingemergency back-up care benefitfor children, adults and even pets!

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Neurocritical Care team! ThisAdvanced Practitioner-led teamis part of a multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for critical neuroscience patients with a focus on those with neurological and neurosurgical diseases and related disorders. Our critical patient population includes complex strokes, skull base surgery, status epilepticus, tumor resections, spinal cord injury, DBS, and other complex diseases. The APPs rotate in the intensive care unit and stepdown units.

Role:Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location:79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting:Inpatient, Critical Care, Neurocritical care

Schedule:Full-time, day/night rotating. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule:No call

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute is a rapidly expanding Institute with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, and research. The Institute enjoys the resources of a system committed to excellence in patient quality and experience and boasts an impressive staff of world class Neuroscience leaders which includes over 200 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners. Join an integrated team with training and expertise in the areas of vascular neurology, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular neurology, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache and pain management, cognitive neurology, neurosurgery, neuro ophthalmology and general neurology!

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through theOffice of Advanced Practicedirected 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 likeEPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced 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, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Advanced 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.

About Hartford Hospital:

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England.The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which providescutting edge treatmentto its patients. This is made possible by being home to thelargest robotic surgery center in the Northeastand the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of themost-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital.

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

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: New graduates welcome to apply!
• We have extensive onboarding including a 6-month immersion orientation and thorough supervision for procedures
• Preferred:
• 1+ years in an acute care/neurocritical care setting

Interested candidates please contact Victor Rodriguez, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail] or [phone].