Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Colorectal Plainville
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Torrington, CT
4 days ago
Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, where you will establish a new clinical program and provide exceptional care to patients in collaboration with healthcare teams. This role focuses on assessing and treating surgical problems, ensuring high-quality patient management in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for in-office consultations
Assist attending surgeon in the operating room with colorectal procedures
Obtain and document health history and perform physical exams
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Provide patient counseling regarding diagnosis and treatment
Collaborate with physicians for direct care interventions
Prescribe pharmaceuticals and conduct patient follow-up
Ensure timely retrieval of laboratory studies and diagnostic reports
Coordinate patient care with clinical and non-clinical staff
Document patient health care files according to policies
Carry out clinical interventions based on established care plans
Counsel patients and families with empathy
Initiate call-backs for urgent care and triage messages
Maintain commitment to ongoing education and improvement
Contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
Eligibility to be licensed in Connecticut as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Eligibility to be certified as a PA or National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Current State of CT PA/APRN license with prescriptive authority
Current DEA number
100% attendance to maintain annual mandatory skill updates
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience in general surgery/colorectal surgery, ambulatory surgery or acute care setting for surgical care