Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a vibrant urban environment with a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and easy access to both New York City and the scenic Connecticut coastline. Its central location makes it an excellent base for professionals seeking a dynamic work-life balance in one of New England's most accessible cities.

Facility:
This Magnet Hospital has been recognized as the Best Hospital in Fairfield County and Western Connecticut by US News & World Report and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. The facility is part of one of the largest non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, utilizing state-of-the-art EPIC technology to promote improved patient outcomes and streamlined continuity of care.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Surgery

Job Details:

• Serve as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within the SubSpecialty Surgical Services division in an inpatient surgical setting
• Responsibilities include ED consults, responding to trauma activations, rounding on patients, and first-assisting in the OR
• Surgical subspecialty areas include Bariatric, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Urology, Colorectal, and Vascular specialties
• Full-time position with 40-hour work weeks, 13-hour shifts, with occasional Saturdays
• No call schedule required
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to specialists
• Identify problems outside of scope of practice and refer appropriately to physicians
• Must hold an unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License or be eligible to obtain one
• Minimum of 1+ year of experience in a surgical setting required; new graduates should have surgical experience from training or previous career
• Market-leading compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget with reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships available
• Access to mentorship and orientation programs designed for newly hired providers and those new to practice

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.