Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Experience and Training
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant establishing care plans
- A current license to practice as a NP or PA in the state of Connecticut
- Appropriate Board Certification
- A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Standard Job Duties
- Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries
- Chronic care management
- Performs physical examinations, and special examinations
- Takes medical histories
- Develops plans of care
- Provides routine and illness care
- Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests; and evaluates results
- Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
- Maintains patient medical records
- Provides patient counseling/education
- Participates in medical student and health professional teaching
Pay
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000
Benefits
- Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
- 5 days Paid CME time
- 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Retail savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
About the Role
To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
Company Information
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives.
Career Growth and Employee Well-being
- Great training
- Great benefits
- Career growth
- Employee well-being
COVID-19 Considerations
Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.