Job Detail Job Title:

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-Surg/Ortho Department:

81008-

Surgery/Orthopedics Unit Location:

Farmington FTE%: 1 Shift 1/3 Search #: 2027-121

Closing Date:

09/15/2026

Recruiter:

McNamara, Elizabeth UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) . This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct clinical care services. This position will work in the Orthopedic Services to provide Orthopedic oversight and are responsible for inpatient rounding, inpatient response, inpatient and Emergency Room consults, admission to service and OR assistance. This position will work in the University Tower at UConn Health in Farmington.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

$10,000 sign on bonus Shift bonuses for off shifts and holidays $2,000 annual CME allowance. Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents

SCHEDULE

Fulltime, day/night rotation, every third weekend and rotating holidays. 30 minute unpaid meal break.

FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EXAMPLES

OF DUTIES

Performs histories and physicals on patients; Formulates and monitors plans for medical care; Evaluates employees on-the-job injuries and ability to return to work; Orders and interprets diagnostic tests under the supervision of the attending physician; Prescribes medications in accordance with the provisions of state statute 20-12a; Provides medication follow-up for discharged patients; Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; Provides patient counseling; Dictates medical discharge summaries to be countersigned by attending physician; Develops and maintains medical records for outpatient medication follow-up; Communicates with outside referral sources; Provides in-service education to staff; may function as a preceptor to students; Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL

AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology; Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states; Knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions; Counseling skills; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to formulate plans of care.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

General Experience:

Bachelor's degree and completion of a two (2) year accredited and approved physician assistant certification program, and Must possess and maintain Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut. (New Graduates must possess a temporary permit and are subject to the provisions of Public Act 90-211, Section 4 (d)).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants certifying examination within two years of graduation. Once certified, must possess and maintain certification.

FOR A NURSE PRACTITIONER

EXAMPLES

OF DUTIES

Provides preventive and acute care in area of specialty: Assesses and diagnoses patient condition; develops and implements treatment plan in collaboration with designated physician; Administers treatments, performs physical examinations, and researches medical histories; Orders laboratory and diagnostic tests; interprets results; prescribes, administers and dispenses medications and other treatments; Provides patient/family education and counseling; Maintains patient health information records; Coordinates treatment and makes appropriate referrals to other health care providers as necessary; monitors patient's outcomes; Maintains safety, infection control and quality of care standards; Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team; Assists in the development of policies and procedures; Participates in or designs changes in the system of care delivery; Participates in clinical research and services in various program areas through teaching and education; Acts as a clinical consultant and resource to peers and other health care professionals within or outside the institution; Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of theory, principles and practices of advanced nursing and therapeutic models in area of specialty; Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice; Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states; Counseling skills; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Skill in performing specialty specific invasive procedures; Ability to effectively assess physical and psychosocial conditions; Ability to work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to formulate appropriate treatment plans; Decision making ability; Ability to lead others and to work cooperatively in a team environment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

GENERAL

EXPERIENCE

Must possess and maintain a licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut, and Must possess and maintain certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specified specialty.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION FOR BOTH PA AND APRN

A minimum of 2 years work experience in an inpatient area caring for surgical/orthopedic patients as part of the patient population mix, At least two years' experience in an advanced practice role First assist experience in the OR for PAs and APRNs, and first assist certification (RNFA) for APRNs

WHY UCONN HEALTH

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.