Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117) Shift Detail: Mon-Sun Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide advanced care, expertise and new treatment options for their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. Hartford Hospital performed the first successful heart transplant in the state and pioneered the use of robotics in surgery. We maintain the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, and operate the state’s only air ambulance system, LIFE STAR. About the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists - increasing collaboration and care coordination - all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and providers, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery, and research. We received "top performer" recognition by the Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016. Physician Assistant Role The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a dynamic and dedicated operating room Physician Assistant to join the busy and growing Department of Cardiac Surgery. Under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon, the physician assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties. These duties include but are not limited to: first assisting cardiovascular surgical procedures, endoscopic vessel harvesting, preoperative history and physical examination, postoperative care in an outpatient clinical setting and patient education. Schedule : Monday through Friday with periodic weekday and weekend call Physician Assistant Enjoy At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include: · Extremely competitive salary · Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans · Generous Paid-Time Off · Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice · Tuition reimbursement program · Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship · Access to Hartford HealthCare’s Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners · Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute Qualifications · Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Master’s program · Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut · Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant. · 2+ years’ experience in cardiovascular surgery preferred - open to hire the right new grad · First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Are you an NP looking for a part-time opportunity in focused wound care? Integrated Wound Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Our company develops and provides quality wound care to skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities. We establish services that surpass clinical standards in wound healing while administering the care with efficiencies in costs and services. Through our programs, facilities see reduced wound-related hospitalizations and improved outcomes for their residents/patients. As an NP with Integrated Wound Care, you will play an instrumental role in making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Responsibilities Conduct wound assessments and provide personalized treatment plans for patients Work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner Educate patients and their families on wound care, prevention, and management Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly Active license in state of employment Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care Ability to work independently and as part of a team Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time management and organizational abilities Comfortable with technology and electronic medical records. Flexible schedule Malpractice insurance provided #IND100
Completes thorough evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults) with increasing independence. Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results. Collaborates care with the supervising physician and inter-professional team. Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Continues to develop competencies in core procedures. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . With increasing independence, applies an intermediate-level of medical knowledge to common and typical scenarios, incorporating some literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for uncomplicated or typical presentations. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Organizes clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) to compare and contrast diagnoses being considered, resulting in a prioritized differential diagnosis. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes and prioritizes the simultaneous care of multiple patients with efficiency. Patient management . Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies increasing competency in array of core procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship with patients/families. Communicates with sensitivity and compassion. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Acknowledges uncertainty and conflict and escalates to more experienced APPs, etc., as appropriate. Interpersonal and team communication . Formulates specific questions for consultation with supervising physician and tailors communication strategies as appropriate to promote collaborative practice. Uses bi-directional communication within the inter-professional team. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning in the patient record. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically analyzes data and evidence (from literature), integrated with patient preference, and applies to the care of patients. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Performs responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner, maintaining composure in increasingly complex or stressful situations. Proactively seeks guidance in new or especially difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Uses local and regional resources to effectively meet the needs and reduce health disparities of a patient population and community. Organizational View. Increasingly aware of one’s role and impact on the broader patient care team as it relates to patient care, systems and processes. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 2 years of APP experience. License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Current State of Connecticut (Pediatric) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure. OR Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required. Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Certain specialties may require additional certifications. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: Medical knowledge sufficient to navigate barriers, begin identifying outliers, and adapt plan of care for common and typical scenarios with increasing independence. Competent in performing core procedures of the department, while increasing in efficiency and their application. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in increasingly complex or stressful situations and to proactively seek guidance when encountering new or more challenging situations. Professionalism, Organizational view: Demonstrates accountability for own work and for patient care. Demonstrates increasing understanding of one’s own role within the larger team.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care, emergency room experience, or high acute family medicine experience treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region. Market-leading compensation and benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues Enhanced Tuition Assistance Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health Generous Paid time off Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more Bonus: Monthly ( based on volumes ) & Quarterly ( based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics ) Shift Differentials apply in addition for evening and weekends Sign on bonus dependent on FTE for external hires Job Summary Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary. Float within 30 miles of home center Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required. Will consider 2 years of Family Medicine experience. Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc. Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required. Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills Strong communication and customer service skills Essential Functions Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job. Examining and treating patients Taking patients’ medical histories Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting Recording progress notes for follow-up patients Educating and counseling patients Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care Each provider will work an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care All other duties as assigned Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damaris.Ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care. Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
