Neighborhood Health Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Opportunity

Hartford HealthCare's Neighborhood Health program is seeking passionate per diem Advanced Practitioners to join our primary care team dedicated to improving health equity in underserved communities. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality preventative and urgent care through mobile and community-based services, addressing health disparities and promoting wellness. Join us in making a real impact on lives across Connecticut with a collaborative, patient-centered approach.

Role: Open to Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Location: Hartford, CT

Setting: 100% Outpatient Primary Care/Urgent Care Family Medicine

Schedule: Per diem, weekdays only.

Call schedule: No call required

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
• With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare's state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as a "Best Organizations for Leadership Development" by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Prestigiously named one of the "Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut" by the Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
• Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider's practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Experience: 2+ years as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, preferably in a primary care or urgent care setting.