Geriatrics – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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Job Description
Job Description:
Location Detail:
Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail:
Mon-FriNurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Benefits:
Market-leadingcompensation and benefits and generous paid time off Paid CME timeoff plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and duesEnhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education PartnershipsVoluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto,renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services,low-interest loans, pet insurance and more! Employee discountprograms and colleague assistance offering resources andinformation for personal and work-life issues Family care benefitsthrough Care.com, including emergency back-up care benefits forchildren, adults and even pets!
Position Details:
Join a rapidlygrowing team at Hartford HealthCare and make a meaningful impact inthe lives of geriatric patients! We are seeking a full-time NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant for our REACH (Resource forElderly and Care at Home) Program, delivering compassionate care inthe comfort of patients’ homes, such as Assisted Living andCongregate Housing settings. If you’re looking to be part of arewarding and supportive geriatrics team in Eastern Connecticut, wewant to hear from you!
Role :
Open to Nurse Practitioners (FNP,ANP, AGNP) and Physician Assistants (PA)
Location :
Homecare basedin Eastern Connecticut. Locations can be flexible based on thecandidate’s home.
Setting :
Geriatric Medicine in the home setting,working within a multi-disciplinary care team
Schedule :
Full-time,weekdays Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners andPhysician Assistants in practice: Dedicated support and voice forour for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through theOffice of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS,PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice HartfordHealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully integratedhealthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowingour providers to care for their patients no matter where theyreside in Connecticut With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’sstate-of-the-art clinical and informatics technology promotesimproved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care andsuperior provider satisfaction
About Hartford HealthCare:
Honoredas a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by theNational Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Prestigiouslynamed one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by theBecker’s Hospital Review Committed to continuous developmentthrough The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI),our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust ondemand learning platform including CME, special courses, learningseries and tools and resources Established Mentorship andOrientation programs specially designed for newly hired providersand providers new to practice
Nurse Practitioners and PhysicianAssistants Role Scope:
Under established guidelines and incollaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s),Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routinephysical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, andpsychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with thephysician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners andPhysician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of healthneeds, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.
Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriatetreatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practiceas designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of theirscope of practice and refers appropriately to physicians.
Qualifications Requirements :
Licensure:
Unrestricted State ofConnecticut Medical License (or eligible)
Training:
APRN (Family,Adult/Geri Nurse Practitioner) or
PA Experience:
At least two yearsof post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioners (APRN) orPhysician Assistants (PA) New grads with relevant nursingexperience are welcome to apply!
