Emergency Medicine & Surgery Nights Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Location:
Torrington, CT

Torrington is a vibrant city nestled in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut, offering a wonderful blend of small-town charm and access to the cultural and recreational amenities of New England. Its scenic surroundings, proximity to outdoor activities, and easy access to larger metropolitan areas make it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking an excellent quality of life.

Facility:
This medical center is part of a fully integrated, large-scale healthcare system offering seamless access to specialists, diagnostic services, and transfer resources. The facility features a recently renovated Emergency Department managing approximately 40,000 annual ED visits and utilizes Epic EMR with Dragon dictation, providing a modern and well-supported clinical environment with strong physician, APP, and nursing support.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Hospitalist/Emergency

Job Details:

• Unique hybrid nocturnist role combining Emergency Medicine and Surgical Services overnight coverage
• Evaluate and manage lower-acuity Emergency Department patients independently, including comprehensive history and physical examinations, diagnostic evaluation and interpretation, and treatment of common emergency conditions
• Perform minor procedures within APP scope of practice and manage reassessment and disposition of patients
• Provide appropriate consultation and escalation of care, collaborating closely with the attending Emergency Medicine physician
• Provide overnight surgical admission coverage including completion of admission histories, physical examinations, orders, and initial treatment plans
• Evaluate postoperative and surgical patients with acute clinical concerns and coordinate with the on-call surgeon
• Recognize and escalate patients requiring urgent surgical intervention as appropriate
• Full-time or part-time scheduling options available
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA or APRN program with current Connecticut licensure and appropriate national certification
• Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, or related acute-care experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working overnight in a fast-paced clinical environment with the ability to work independently while recognizing when physician or surgical consultation is necessary
• Opportunities for professional growth and expanded clinical responsibilities within a large integrated healthcare system