Neurocritical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut is a vibrant city rich in history and culture, offering an excellent quality of life with access to world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Its central New England location provides easy access to both New York City and Boston, making it an ideal base for those who enjoy urban amenities while working in a thriving healthcare community.

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, offering providers an exceptional environment for professional growth and innovation.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Critical Care

Job Details:

• Seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a Neurocritical Care team
• Work as part of a top-tier multidisciplinary team delivering care to 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 position with three 13-hour rotating shifts per week
• No call schedule required
• Up to $30,000 in shift differentials available on top of base salary
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further patient evaluation in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to specialists as needed
• Provide appropriate treatment within scope of practice per established protocols
• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License
• Must be a certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a critical care or neurocritical care setting required
• Access to EPIC and state-of-the-art clinical informatics technology
• Dedicated support through the Office of Advanced Practice
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships available
• Voluntary benefits including student loan programs, insurance options, and more
• Family care benefits including emergency back-up care for children, adults, and pets