Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This role involves caring for critically ill surgical patients, with responsibilities spanning inpatient and outpatient settings. Enjoy market-leading compensation, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment. The position offers a full-time schedule with no nights, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Be part of a team that utilizes advanced tools for improved outcomes and provider satisfaction.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Generous paid time off

Paid CME time off

Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Perform physical exams and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care and refer to physicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill surgical patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with advanced Acute Care Surgeons.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

• Market-leading compensation and benefits, including generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off, CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
• Voluntary benefits such as student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and more
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets

Position Details:

Join Hartford Hospital’s Emergency General Surgery team to practice at your full scope and care for critically ill surgical patients. The Advanced Practitioners (APPs) are key clinical drivers, working with advanced Acute Care Surgeons. The role involves inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with occasional OR opportunities in the future. APPs collaborate across the care continuum from ER to OR, surgical floors, ICU, and outpatient settings.

Role: Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location: 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient

Schedule: Full-time, 3x13 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 6am-7:30pm, no nights, premium differentials

Call Schedule: Home call, one weekend per month answering service

Support for APPs:

• Dedicated support through the Office of Advanced Practice led by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN
• Part of Hartford HealthCare, a large non-profit healthcare system in Connecticut
• Utilizes advanced tools like EPIC for improved outcomes and provider satisfaction

Scope of Practice:

Under supervision and established guidelines, APPs perform physical exams, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care, referring to physicians as needed, within their scope of practice.

About Hartford Hospital:

A leading teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast, and the CESI medical simulation center. Known for providing cutting-edge care and advanced treatments.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Recognized as a “Best Organization for Leadership Development” by NCHL