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

Healthcare United; Town of Wethersfield (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

CME time & budget

License reimbursement

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Healthcare United is seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent role near Wethersfield, Connecticut. The PA will support ICU and stepdown units in an established hospital system, with care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

The position offers full-time rotating day and night shifts, no call, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, CME support,

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for Connecticut PA license.
• Board certification or eligibility in acute/neurocritical care preferred.
• Experience in ICU or neurocritical-care settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in Neurocritical Care ICU and stepdown units.
• Collaborate with physicians and Neuroscience team to coordinate care.
• Participate in rounds, care planning, and handoffs across shifts.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Multidisciplinary communication

Education

PA certification (certified/board eligible)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

Wethersfield, United States

• 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 near Wethersfield, Connecticut. Join an established hospital system caring for patients with complex Neurological and Neurosurgical conditions in ICU and stepdown settings. Start ASAP, subject to credentialing.

Overview

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

Description

Assess and care for critically ill patients with Neurological and Neurosurgical conditions alongside physicians and a multidisciplinary Neuroscience team. Coordinate care across ICU and stepdown units.

What You Can Expect

• Schedule: Full-time rotating day and night shifts, listed at 40 hours weekly. Shift length and weekend or holiday rotation are not specified.
• Call: No call.
• Patient Care: Care for patients with complex strokes, status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors and other Neurological conditions, including postoperative Neurosurgical patients.
• Support Staff / Resources: A multidisciplinary Neuroscience team and specialty consultants.
• Procedures and Patient Volume: Specific required procedures and patient volume are not specified.
• EMR: Epic.

Requirements

• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant.
• Unrestricted Connecticut professional license or eligibility.
• At least one year of APP experience is required, with at least one year in an acute-care or neurocritical-care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, care-planning and multidisciplinary communication skills.
• Current CV required.
• Competitive Compensation
• 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
• Employee Assistance, voluntary benefits and emergency backup care options