Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Colorectal Plainville
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Hebron, CT
1 day ago
Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Plainville, where you'll play a vital role in establishing a new clinical program and providing exceptional patient care in collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in various clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for in-office consultations, including assessment, workups, and procedures
Assist attending surgeon in the operating room with colorectal procedures
Obtain and document health history and perform physical exams
Provide counseling to patients regarding diagnosis and expected course of treatment
Collaborate with physicians for direct care interventions
Prescribe pharmaceuticals and conduct patient follow-up
Document patient health care files according to policies and procedures
Initiate call-backs for urgent care and triage messages
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 Physician Assistant (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 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