Neurocritical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut offers a rich blend of history and modern urban living, serving as the state capital with a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and proximity to both New York City and Boston. The city provides an excellent environment for healthcare professionals seeking a dynamic community with strong cultural amenities and easy access to New England's natural beauty.

Facility:
This is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England, operating as a Level 1 Trauma Center with cutting-edge treatment capabilities. The facility is home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world, making it a premier destination for providers seeking an innovative and academically enriching environment.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Critical Care

Job Details:

• Seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Neurocritical Care team
• Advanced Practice Providers serve as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care for critical neuroscience patients
• Patient population includes complex strokes, skull base surgery, status epilepticus, tumor resections, spinal cord injury, DBS, and other complex neurological and neurosurgical diseases
• Rotate between the intensive care unit and stepdown units
• Full-time, rotating day/night schedule with premium differentials offered
• No call required
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to specialists
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within scope of practice and identify issues requiring physician referral
• Join the Ayer Neuroscience Institute, a rapidly expanding institute with over 200 neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners
• Access to expertise in vascular neurology, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular neurology, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache and pain management, cognitive neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and general neurology
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in an acute care or neurocritical care setting required
• Must be certified or board-eligible as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner