Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
About the Role
Hartford Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their vascular surgery team. This role involves vascular surgery patient management, crisis intervention, daily rounding, assessment of new vascular consultations throughout the hospital, pre- and post-operative care, assisting on operative cases as needed, discharges, and collaborating with the Vascular Surgery Attending Physicians and other medical providers.
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, such as referral to other health team members or specialists. They provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identify problems outside of their scope of practice, referring appropriately to a physician.
Location
79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, CT 06102 (HH Bliss Wing, 10064)
Setting
Inpatient, vascular surgery
Responsibilities
- Vascular surgery patient management and crisis intervention
- Daily rounding and assessment of new vascular consultations throughout the hospital
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Assisting on operative cases as needed
- Discharges and collaboration with Vascular Surgery Attending Physicians and other medical providers
- Performing routine physical examinations
- Formulating medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
- Developing plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals
- Providing treatment within scope of practice and referring problems outside of scope
Schedule
Full-time, rotating schedule with premium differentials offered. No call required.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget
- Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits including student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, and pet insurance
- Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs
- Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency back-up care for children, adults, and pets
Dedicated support for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice, directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice.
About Hartford Hospital
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, it provides cutting-edge treatment, including the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Hartford Hospital is a referral center for advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options when other hospitals cannot provide them.
About Hartford HealthCare
- Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by Becker's Hospital Review
- Committed to continuous development through CESI, the Provider Leadership Development Institute, and a robust on-demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series, and tools/resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs designed for newly hired providers and those new to practice
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Preferred: 2+ years’ experience as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in a vascular surgery setting