Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT, is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time, on-site role to care for medically complex pediatric patients. The clinician will perform rounds, assess and diagnose, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing treatments, coordinating with nursing and rehabilitation, educating

Qualifications

• Current license as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in CT with national certification.
• Demonstrated pediatrics evaluation and management skills for medically complex conditions.
• Strong collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of pediatric pulmonary care, brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, autism spectrum disorders is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage caseloads in fast-paced clinical settings.
• Commitment to patient-centered, culturally sensitive care aligned with not-for-profit mission.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program; pediatric or medically complex experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and direct advanced practice care for pediatric patients with complex conditions.
• Order and interpret tests, diagnose, and develop individualized care plans with physicians.
• Prescribe medications and treatments per protocols in collaboration with care team.
• Coordinate with nursing, rehabilitation and allied health to support discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Company Description Hospital for Special Care (HSC) is the fourth largest freestanding long-term acute care hospital in the United States and the only one nationally serving both adults and children. The not-for-profit organization is recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders including ALS research, spinal cord injury, and comprehensive heart failure. HSC also provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. With campuses in New Britain and Hartford, CT, HSC serves patients from Southern New England and the Tri-State area. Prospective team members join a mission-driven organization focused on specialized, high-quality care across the continuum.

Role Description This full-time, on-site Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant role is based in New Britain, CT. The clinician will provide advanced practice care to pediatric patients with medically complex conditions, including assessment, diagnosis, and management in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. The role involves close coordination with nursing, rehabilitation, and allied health professionals, as well as clear communication with patients, families, and caregivers to support education and discharge planning. The clinician will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, and adhere to hospital policies and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut, with appropriate national certification.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and management of medically complex conditions, preferably in acute or long-term care settings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working within interdisciplinary teams and engaging with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, clinical documentation, and basic computer skills relevant to healthcare practice.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in pediatric pulmonary care, neuromuscular disorders, brain injury, and/or autism spectrum disorder is highly beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage caseloads efficiently, and maintain professional judgment in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Commitment to patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory care aligned with the mission of a not-for-profit specialty hospital.
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; prior experience in pediatric or medically complex care is preferred.