Physician Assistant / Cardiac Surgery - Per Diem - Hartford

Job Opportunity

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Summary

Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.

Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Communicates and coordinates care between case team members, patients and family.

Conducts emergency procedures within scope of training.

Actively participate in current and future department initiatives.

Provide quality and compassionate care within ethical/religious directives.

Comply with Medical Records documentation standards.

Respond to consultation and evaluation requests from other service lines in a timely manner. Address orders in a timely manner.

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s): Licensed Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following:

Certified Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. BLS or ACLS is acceptable.

Certified Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. BLS or ACLS is acceptable.

Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. ACLS or BLS acceptable.

Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. ACLS or BLS acceptable.

Education:

Masters in PA

Work Experience:

2 years experience 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.