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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care Per Diem
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$135,176 / year median in Connecticut
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Location Detail:
100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)Position Details:
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Palliative Care team! The Advanced Practitioner (APP) will work in collaboration with the attending physician and members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver expert palliative care services to patients and their families living with chronic serious or acute life threatening illness, or those nearing end of life. The APP is an expert in pain and symptom management, seeking to optimize patient function and quality of life within the limits of the disease process, while considering factors such as fear, communication barriers, economic issues and cultural traditions.Role :
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Location :
100Grand Street, New Britain, CT Setting :
Inpatient, Palliative Care Schedule:
Per Diem Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:- Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
- Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit , fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
- With tools like EPIC , Hartford HealthCare's state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction
About Hartford HealthCare:
- Honored as a " Best Organizations for Leadership Development " by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Prestigiously named one of the " Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut " by the Becker's Hospital Review
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners Role Scope:
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider's practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.Qualifications Requirements:
Licensure :
Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)Training :
Physician Assistant or Nurse PractitionerPreferred Experience :
1+ years' experience preferred o National Board Certification in Palliative Care Interested candidates please contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Victor.Rodriguez2@hhchealth.org. Facility & Address The Hospital of Central Connecticut 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) New Britain CT ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Keyboard shortcuts Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 20 km Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error