Primary Care Nurse Practitioner /

Physician Assistant Date Posted:

1 October 2026

Closing Date:

October 31, 2026

Recruiter:

Hartford HealthCare Location:

Redding Ridge, Connecticut Salary:

USD130,000

to

USD150,000

Job Type & Industry:

Data, Ai & Technology >

Ai & Technology Governance, Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2996663453-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Hartford Healthcare seeks a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and chronic disease management for diverse patient populations. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, leverage advanced EHR and cutting-edge technology, and participate in quality and population health initiatives. Our inclusive culture emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and professional growth, offering robust benefits and ongoing development in a leading Connecticut healthcare system. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and/or pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment Conduct routine wellness visits, preventive screenings, and chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging results Prescribe medications and develop evidence-based treatment plans aligned with clinical guidelines Deliver patient education and counseling to promote health, wellness, and disease prevention Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary care team Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and population health efforts Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and infection control standards Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of compassion, inclusion, and excellence Required Skills Primary care evaluation and management Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CHF) History taking and physical examination Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests Medication management and prescribing Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation (e.g., Epic or similar) Patient education and motivational interviewing Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration Clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice Regulatory and compliance knowledge (HIPAA, OSHA, infection control)