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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
  • Ability to communicate in other languages