General Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut offers a rich blend of history, culture, and urban convenience, making it a wonderful place to live and work. As the state capital, Hartford provides easy access to world-class dining, arts, and entertainment, along with a strong sense of community and proximity to both Boston and New York City.

Facility:
This is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England, operating as a Level 1 Trauma Center delivering cutting-edge treatment to its patients. The facility is home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world, making it a destination hospital for complex and innovative care.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Surgery

Job Details:

• Join a General Surgery team where Advanced Practitioners serve as the main clinical driver of care and practice at full scope
• Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
• Setting: Inpatient, general surgery
• Full-time position with 3x13 hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 7:30pm
• Premium differentials offered for applicable shifts
• No call schedule required
• First-assist in a variety of robotic surgeries on a consistent weekly basis in the OR
• Subspecialties include emergency general surgery, bariatric, colorectal, minimally invasive, and hepatobiliary surgeries
• Participate in an upcoming robotic training program to perform cutting-edge robotic surgeries
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further evaluation of patient health needs, including referrals to specialists and care team members
• Provide appropriate treatment within the defined scope of practice under established guidelines and in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Utilize EPIC for clinical documentation and continuity of care
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
• New graduates are welcome to apply; 2+ years of experience in a surgical setting preferred
• Dedicated support through the Office of Advanced Practice for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Established mentorship and orientation programs available for newly hired providers