Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Ellington (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 full-time role involves caring for critically ill surgical patients across various settings, including emergency and outpatient care. Enjoy market-leading compensation, generous benefits, and a supportive environment that fosters professional development. Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Generous paid time off

Paid CME time off

Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Employee discount programs

Family care benefits

Qualifications

• Perform physical exams and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and refer to specialists as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill surgical patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with advanced Acute Care Surgeons as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Collaboration

Physical Exams

Treatment Planning

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

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, practicing at your full scope and caring for critically ill surgical patients. The Advanced Practitioners (APPs) are key clinical drivers, working with advanced Acute Care Surgeons. This role involves inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with future OR opportunities. APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team managing care from emergency room to operating room, surgical floors, critical care units, 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, with premium differentials

Call schedule: Home call, one weekend per month answering service calls

Hartford HealthCare supports Physician Assistants through dedicated support via the Office of Advanced Practice, led by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN. Hartford HealthCare is a large, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare system providing comprehensive patient care across Connecticut, utilizing advanced tools like EPIC for improved outcomes and provider satisfaction.

Role Scope:

Under established guidelines, in collaboration with physicians, APPs perform physical exams, develop treatment plans, and refer to specialists as needed. They provide treatment within their scope and refer outside their scope appropriately.

About Hartford Hospital:

One of New England’s largest teaching hospitals, a Level 1 Trauma Center, home to the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), a world-class medical training center. Hartford Hospital offers cutting-edge treatments and expertise.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Recognized as a “Best Organization for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)