Inpatient Procedure Team - Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut is a vibrant city rich in history and culture, offering a dynamic urban lifestyle with easy access to both New York City and Boston. Known for its world-class healthcare institutions and thriving professional community, Hartford is an excellent destination for healthcare providers looking to advance their careers in a stimulating environment.

Facility:
This is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England, operating as a Level 1 Trauma Center offering 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 premier destination for Advanced Practice Providers seeking a high-acuity, innovative clinical environment.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Surgery

Job Details:

• Join an established and advancing Inpatient Procedure Team as a Physician Assistant within the Department of Surgery
• Work collaboratively alongside surgeons, hospitalists, APPs, and multidisciplinary care teams in a high-acuity medical environment
• Perform a wide range of bedside ultrasound-guided procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, central venous catheter insertions, and fluid collection drainages
• Spend time in the outpatient setting seeing consults for soft tissue masses and performing excisions
• Full-time position with 3x13-hour shifts with no overnights or major holidays required
• No call schedule required
• Open to Physician Assistants with at least three years of surgical or procedural experience
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Must be a certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant required; 3+ years in an inpatient/acute care setting preferred
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to specialists as appropriate
• Identify problems outside of scope of practice and refer appropriately to physician
• Access to paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnership opportunities available