Neurosurgery Vernon - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Marlborough (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k matching

Generous Paid-Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice RN (APRN) for a neurosurgery-focused role. The position offers clinic and operating room time as a 1st Assistant, with 1:1 neurosurgeon training and exposure to the DBS program including HIFU treatments.

The ideal candidate will have PA or APRN credentials with CT licensure eligibility, plus RNFA certification and prior neurosurgery OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program.
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / APRN in Connecticut.
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or NBC as an APRN.

Responsibilities

• 1st Assist in cranial and spine procedures in OR.
• 1:1 training with neurosurgeons and participation in DBS and HIFU programs.

Skills

1st Assist in OR

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

RNFA certification

Job description

Location Detail: 35 Talcottville Rd Vernon (10288)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Excellence, Safety, Caring, Integrity…. What do you value?

Join us at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values, we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group consists of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. This physician-led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Advanced Providers Role Scope

We have a growth opportunity for a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice RN (APRN) who will enjoy:

• Unique, 1:1 training with neurosurgeons


• Growth and development- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program including the use of High Intensity Focus Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for movement disorders


• Both clinic and OR time (1st Assist) for cranial and spine procedures


• Working with a team of advanced practitioners with an abundance of Neurosurgery experience


• Established practice and staff who take time with their patients

Shift

FullTimefour 10-hour shifts, M-F. Hours may vary dependent upon case load. No call requirements, no weekends.

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:

• Extremely competitive salary


• Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans


• Generous Paid-Time Off


• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship


• Access to Hartford HealthCare’s Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners


• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is creating a better future for health care in Connecticut and beyond. With six acute-care hospitals, the state’s oldest air-ambulance service, behavioral health and rehabilitation services, a large physician group and clinical integration organization, skilled-nursing and home health services, and a comprehensive range of services for seniors. We have been named one of the best places to work in Connecticut, by CT Magazine. As such, we engage in meaningful alliances to provide access to the highest level of care for those we serve in our communities. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program preferred.


• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut.


• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.


• RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) certification required for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)


• Preferred >1-year experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant in a Neurosurgery or an Orthopedic setting; 1st Assist in OR preferred