Surgical Subspecialties Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

CME time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Care.com/back-up care programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Surgical Subspecialties team in Manchester, CT seeks Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a full‑time inpatient surgery role. You will gain extensive hands‑on surgical experience as a first‑assist in the OR and oversee ED and inpatient consults, admissions, rounding and discharges, and invasive bedside procedures.

You'll work across General, Thoracic, Vascular, Colorectal and Plastic Surgery, including robotic‑assisted cases, with day/night rotations and premium

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligible.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 1 year of surgical or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first‑assist in the operating room and assist in invasive bedside procedures.
• Manage ED and inpatient consults, admissions, rounding, and discharges.
• Support diverse subspecialties including General, Thoracic, Vascular, Colorectal, and Plastic Surgery.
• Practice at the top of license within established guidelines.

Skills

Surgical experience

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Details:

Join a seasoned Surgical Subspecialties team that prides itself on exceptional teamwork, communication, and provider autonomy. This role offers extensive hands‑on surgical experience as a first‑assist in the OR, along with responsibility for ED and inpatient consults, admissions, rounding, discharges, and invasive bedside procedures. You'll gain exposure to a diverse case mix spanning General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Plastic Surgery, including robotic‑assisted procedures, vascular interventions, breast reconstruction, thoracic surgery, and more. Ideal for Physician Assistants seeking diverse surgical experience, procedural autonomy, and the opportunity to practice at the top of their license.

Role: Open to Physician Assistants

Location: 71 Haynes St, Manchester, CT

Setting: Inpatient, surgery, surgical subspecialties

Schedule: Full‑time, day/night rotating. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule: No call

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

• Market‑leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work‑life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back‑up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Hartford HealthCare supports Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non‑profit, fully‑integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
• With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioner Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Advanced Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
• Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: 1+ years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in surgery or related setting