Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care - Hartford, CT

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Surgical Critical Care team. This role involves providing essential care for complex surgical and trauma patients in a dynamic ICU setting. The ideal candidate will engage in routine physical examinations, collaborate with physicians, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. With a commitment to continuous development and a supportive environment, this organization offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a significant impact in patient care. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a leading medical team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Paid CME time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee discount programs

Family care benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted medical license in Connecticut.
• New graduates are welcome to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for complex surgical and trauma patients in the ICU.
• Perform routine physical examinations and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License

Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Tools

EPIC

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, 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 back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Position Details:

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Surgical Critical Care team! The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are an essential part of the multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for complex surgical and trauma patients in the ICU. The critical patient population includes complex trauma, transplant, vascular, general surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology and other critical care patients as the service needs dictate.

Role: Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location: 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient, Critical Care, Surgery

Schedule: Full-time, Permanent Nights Premium differentials offered.

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

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 provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-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

Qualifications

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. We provide supervision to teach skills such as arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and transcranial dopplers.

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.