Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Colorectal Plainville
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Ellington, CT
1 day ago
Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to establish a new clinical program in colorectal care. Collaborate with a skilled team, provide direct patient care, and contribute to surgical procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care for in-office consultations
Assists attending surgeon in the operating room with colorectal procedures
Obtains and documents health history and performs physical exams
Prescribes pharmaceuticals according to patient needs
Counsels patients regarding diagnosis and expected course of treatment
Coordinates patient care and visits with clinical and non-clinical staff
Documents patient health care files according to policies
Maintains active involvement with HHC MG’s APP Council
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 Physician Assistant 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 and 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