Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Rheumatology – Norwich, CT Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

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111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

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Monday-Friday Get MORE from your career with Hartford HealthCareHartford HealthCare , the largest and most comprehensive healthcaresystem in Connecticut, has a new opportunity available for aRheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant , to joinour welcoming team to provide both initial and follow upconsultations in a hospital outpatient department in Norwich, CT.Some highlights of this opportunity include: The RheumatologyPhysician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner practices in an ambulatorysetting providing both initial and follow up consultations forrheumatology patients which includes, but is not limited toArthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriaticarthritis), Osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases, Gout,pseudogout, Polymyalgia rheumatic, Ankylosing spondylitis andarthritis associated with inflammatory bowel diseases, Lupus,scleroderma and connective tissue disorders, Myositis and myopathy,Lyme disease. Responsibilities will include joint injections, andgaining an understanding of immunosuppressive and biologictherapies M-F day time schedule of either 8am

• 4:30pm or 7:30am
• 4pm Low on-call volume Inpatient consultations at Backus HospitalSeasoned office staff and providers from other specialties on-siteto collaborate with The opportunity to be involved in providercommittees, system wide initiatives, and system wide rheumatologymeetings A consistent and stable patient census with a manageablework load Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical,and CME reimbursement We support your development and wellbeingthrough the respected Hartford HealthCare’s Office of AdvancedPractice•an internal organization committed to the growth anddevelopment of our Advanced Practitioners , and the groundbreakingOffice of Provider Wellness The Backus Hospital Arthritis andRheumatology Center offers patients comprehensive care in onespa-like location.

The Backus Arthritis and Rheumatology Centerhelps patients identify the exact cause of their arthritic pain andcreates an individualized care plan based on the patient’sdiagnosis and medical history. With a plan in place and the rightcombination of medications, patients begin their journey to reliefand a better quality of life. There are no limits to what you canachieve when you join The Backus Hospital Arthritis andRheumatology Center. The extensive capabilities of the mostintegrated healthcare system in CT offers Physician Assistants andNurse Practitioners

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as you practice withnationally respected colleagues in a progressive, provider-ledenvironment. Our broad network includes seven acute care hospitalsincluding one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in thenortheast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of thelargest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with morethan 1,000 providers. This means

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to propel your careerto new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture ofinclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. Weare teachers, researchers, innovators, leaders and, most of all,caregivers. Located between Boston and New York City, Connecticutoffers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second tonone. Enjoy the finest schools in the nation, four beautifulseasons of recreational activities, and options to live at theshore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas. To put

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apply today! Qualifications Eligibility to belicensed in Connecticut as a Physician Assistant (PA), or AdvancedPractice Registered Nurse (APRN), is required. Eligibility to becertified as a Physician Assistant (PA), or National BoardCertification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult NursePractitioner (ANP), or Adult Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitioner (AGPCNP) is required. 1 year of APP experience ishighly preferred.