Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency General Surgery

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Emergency General Surgery team. This full-time role involves caring for critically ill surgical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a leading healthcare system.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation and benefits

Paid CME time off and budget

Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Voluntary benefits including student loan programs

Employee discount programs

Family care benefits through Care.com

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Connecticut Medical License or eligible.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• New graduates welcome; 2+ years' surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to perform physical exams and develop treatment plans.
• Manage surgical patients from ER to OR and outpatient settings.
• Provide treatment within scope and refer to specialists as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Surgical Care

Patient Management

Education

Connecticut Medical License

Certification as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

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

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

• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships

• Voluntary benefits including student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and more!

• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources 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 the hospital's most critically ill surgical patients. APPs are the main clinical drivers of care, working with advanced surgeons in a hybrid inpatient and outpatient role, with occasional OR opportunities in the future. The team manages surgical patients from ER to OR, floors, critical care, 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

Support and Practice Environment:

• Dedicated support via the Office of Advanced Practice, led by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN

• Part of a large, non-profit, fully integrated healthcare system in Connecticut, utilizing tools like EPIC for improved outcomes and provider satisfaction

Role Scope:

Under established guidelines, collaborate with physicians to perform physical exams, develop treatment plans, and refer to specialists as needed. Provide appropriate treatment within your scope and refer outside your scope to physicians.

About Hartford Hospital:

One of the largest, most respected teaching hospitals in New England, a Level 1 Trauma Center with advanced surgical centers and simulation training facilities, committed to cutting-edge care and education.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Recognized for leadership development and being a top employer in Connecticut

• Supports continuous professional development through various programs, including CME, mentorship, and orientation for new providers

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Connecticut Medical License or eligible

• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

• New graduates welcome; 2+ years' surgical experience preferred

Interested candidates, please contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [e-mail].