Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 100% Virtual Primary Care

Hartford HealthCare - Wethersfield, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wethersfield, CT

Hospitals

About the position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a 100% virtual/remote position with our Medical Group. This role is open to Nurse Practitioners (FNP, ANP, AGNP) and Physician Assistants (PA) who reside in Connecticut. The position offers a full-time schedule, which includes weekdays, 1-2 evenings, and rotating weekends, with no call required. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut. In this role, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants will perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients under established guidelines and in collaboration with the practice physician(s). They will develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, which may include referrals to other health team members or specialists. The position emphasizes the importance of providing appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider's practice as designated by protocols, while also identifying problems outside of their scope of practice and referring them appropriately to a physician. Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice through dedicated support and advocacy. The Office of Advanced Practice, directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice, ensures that our providers have a voice and the resources they need to succeed. The organization utilizes state-of-the-art clinical and informatics technology, such as EPIC, to promote improved patient outcomes, streamline continuity of care, and enhance provider satisfaction. Hartford HealthCare is committed to continuous development through various educational programs, including the Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI) and a robust on-demand learning platform that offers CME, special courses, and mentorship programs designed for newly hired providers and those new to practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other health team members or specialists.
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of practice as designated by protocols.
• Identify problems outside of the scope of practice and refer appropriately to a physician.
• Collaborate and consult with practice physician(s) and care team members.

Requirements

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible).
• Training as an APRN (Family, Adult/Geri Nurse Practitioner) or PA.
• At least two years of post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Candidate must reside in the state of Connecticut.

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, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more
• Employee discount programs
• Colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care for children, adults, and pets.