Primary Care Embedded Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Primary Care Embedded Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Join our team as an Embedded Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant! In this impactful role, you'll conduct annual wellness exams and vital screenings that enhance the quality of patient care. You'll perform thorough health assessments, conduct non-invasive screenings, and offer personalized recommendations for disease management. Your contributions to patient education and health promotion will make a real difference in our community!

Role: Open to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Location: Rotation between Mystic, Waterford, Plainfield, Norwich, and New London. Setting: 100% Outpatient Primary Care

Schedule: Full-time, weekdays only. Call schedule: No call required

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our for 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: Nurse Practitioner (Family, Adult/Geri Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant
• Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply! Preferred: 2+ years' experience in a primary care or relevant outpatient setting

Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.