Physician Assistant – Hospitalist, Nights

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Generous paid time off

CME time off and CME budget

License and dues reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Student loan programs

Insurance options: home/auto/renters

Employee discount programs

Emergency back-up care for family

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Rockville General Hospital in Vernon, CT is seeking a hospitalist physician assistant to join a close-knit inpatient team. The role offers full-time night shifts with premium differentials and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative practice.

Under supervision by a practice physician, you will perform routine examinations, develop treatment plans, and contribute to high-quality patient care across the inpatient service.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted CT medical license or eligible.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant.
• At least 1 year of hospitalist or inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospitalist care as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in night-shift coverage with premium differentials.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans under physician supervision.

Skills

PA licensure

Hospitalist experience

Board eligibility

Patient care skills

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Location Detail

31 Union Street

Physician assistant benefits

• Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off

• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, as well as reimbursed professional licenses and dues

• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships

• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs; home, auto, and 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

Rockville General Hospital is seeking a hospitalist physician assistant to join a close-knit, collaborative team! This advanced practice group works cohesively to deliver high-quality inpatient care and is excited to welcome a new provider as we continue to grow and expand. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a smaller community-focused setting, while maintaining a wide clinical scope and autonomy with room for your professional growth!

Role

Open to physician assistants

Location

31 Union Street, Vernon, Connecticut

Setting

Inpatient medicine, hospitalist

Schedule

Full-time nights. Premium differentials and incentives offered.

Call schedule

No call

Hartford HealthCare supports physician assistants in practice

• Dedicated support and voice for our 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.

Physician assistant 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, identify problems outside of their scope of practice, and refer appropriately to physician.

About Hartford HealthCare

• Honored as one of the "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 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, 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

• Experience: 1+ years' advanced practice experience in a hospitalist or similar setting