Physician Assistant (Neurocritical Care) needed for ICU & Stepdown Care near Wethersfield, CT/ ASAP start

Healthcare United; Town of Wethersfield (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Premium shift differentials

Medical coverage

PTO

CME allowance

License reimbursement

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Healthcare United is seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent role in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, near Wethersfield. The position supports ICU and stepdown patient care with an established hospital system and Epic EMR.

Join a multidisciplinary neuroscience team and contribute to complex neurocritical cases while enjoying a collaborative environment and premium shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant.
• Unrestricted Connecticut professional license or eligibility.
• At least 1 year of APP experience in CC or Neurocritical Care.
• Strong assessment and multidisciplinary communication skills.
• Current CV required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient assessment and treatment planning for neurocritical patients.
• Coordinate care across ICU and stepdown units with Neuroscience team.
• Collaborate with Neurology, Neurosurgery and related subspecialties.

Skills

Critical Care

Neurocritical Care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CT license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Physician Assistant (Neurocritical Care) needed for ICU & Stepdown Care near Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield, United States | Posted on 11/09/2026

• Visa Sponsorship(s) No Visa sponsorship at this time.
• Specialty Critical Care
• Date Opened 11/09/2026
• Industry Pulmonology (Critical Care)
• Job Type Full time
• City Wethersfield
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States

Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent opportunity in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, near Wethersfield with an established hospital system. Join a multidisciplinary neuroscience team with ICU and stepdown responsibilities, premium shift differentials and no call.

Overview

• Specialty: Neurocritical Care
  
• Location: Greater Hartford, Connecticut; advertised near Wethersfield
  
• Employment: Full-time, permanent
  
• Practice Setting: Neurocritical Care ICU and stepdown units
  

Description

Plan and deliver care for critically ill patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Rotate between intensive care and stepdown units while collaborating with neuroscience physicians, APPs and other clinical team members.

What You Can Expect

• Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule; the position is listed at 40 hours weekly. No call. Exact weekend and holiday rotation is not specified.
  
• Clinical Focus: Complex Stroke, Skull Base Surgery recovery, Status Epilepticus, Tumor Resection recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and care involving Deep Brain Stimulation.
  
• Clinical Responsibilities: Inpatient assessment, treatment planning, ongoing management and coordination with specialists across ICU and stepdown settings.
  
• Support Staff / Resources: Multidisciplinary neuroscience team with Neurology, Neurosurgery and related subspecialty expertise.
  
• Specific Required Procedures: Not specified.
  
• EMR: Epic.
  

Requirements

• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant.
  
• Unrestricted Connecticut professional license or eligibility.
  
• At least 1 year of APP experience required, with at least 1 year of experience in a Critical Care or Neurocritical Care setting.
  
• Strong assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary communication skills.
  
• Current CV required.
  
• Competitive Compensation with premium shift differentials
  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Paid CME Time and CME Budget
  
• Professional License and Dues Reimbursement
  
• 401(k) with Employer Match
  
• Tuition Assistance and higher education partnerships
  
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life and Disability Coverage
  
• Emergency Backup Care, employee assistance and voluntary benefits