Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (2026‑1250) The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at All Workforce members are required regardless of vaccination status, to report their COVID‑19 status upon request. New workforce members are required to report their COVID‑19 vaccination status prior to starting work at UConn Health as a condition of employment. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at Our top‑rated organization is looking to add a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner for our outpatient UConn Medical Group Dermatology Office and will work both in Farmington and Southington. Supervision Received Works administratively under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade and under clinical collaboration with physician. Examples of Duties Performs histories and physicals on patients. Formulates and monitors plans for medical care. Evaluates employees on‑job injuries and ability to return to work. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests under the supervision of the attending physician. Prescribes medications in accordance with the provisions of state statute 20‑12a. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Dictates medical discharge summaries to be countersigned by attending physician. Develops and maintains medical records for outpatient medication follow‑up. Communicates with outside referral sources. Provides in‑service education to staff. May function as a preceptor to students. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states. Knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions. Ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to formulate plans of care. Experience and Training General Experience / Physician Assistant Bachelor's degree and completion of the two (2) year accredited and approved physician assistant certification program, AND Must possess and maintain Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut. (New Graduates must possess a temporary permit and are subject to the provisions of Public Act 90‑211, Section 4 (d)). General Experience / Nurse Practitioner Licensed Registered Nurse and a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (APRN) program Current unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) license in the State of Connecticut Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years dermatology experience Experience as an APRN or PA Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable and infectious diseases. Why UConn Health UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well‑being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first‑rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr