Hospitalist - Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Permanent Night
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Shelton, CT
6 days ago
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Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant on a permanent night shift, caring for hospitalized patients in a top-rated facility. Work with a dedicated team and enjoy extensive support, mentorship, and competitive benefits in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to calls from floor RNs on patient care needs
Evaluate and manage a diverse caseload of medical inpatients
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on newly admitted patients
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Respond promptly to urgent/emergent calls
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications
Communicate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members
Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record
Contribute to quality initiatives for patient safety and experience
Work in a closed ICU with 24-hour intensivist coverage
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master’s program preferred
Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Connecticut
Certification, or eligible to be certified, as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Board Certification required for Nurse Practitioners
Preferred Qualifications
Hospitalist experience highly preferred
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensationMatching 401kTiered medical, dental, and vision plansGenerous Paid-Time OffReimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpracticeSupportive attending physiciansOpportunity to practice with higher acuity patients