Cardiology Critical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut offers a rich blend of history, culture, and urban vitality as the state capital, with easy access to both New York City and Boston. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and a strong sense of community that makes it an excellent place to live and work.

Facility:
This is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England, operating as a Level 1 Trauma Center equipped 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, drawing referrals from hospitals across the region that cannot provide the same level of advanced care and expertise.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Critical Care

Job Details:

• Exceptional opportunity to build advanced expertise in cardiology critical care while managing a diverse population of critically ill cardiac patients
• Practice setting includes both the cardiac ICU and cardiac step-down unit
• Serve as an integral clinical decision-maker, participating in daily teaching rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Manage complex cardiac conditions and develop procedural skills including central line placement
• Open to both Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
• Open to both experienced APPs and new graduates
• Structured orientation program of up to six months with individualized mentorship and ongoing educational support
• Full-time, rotating schedule with premium differentials offered and no call required
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further evaluation of patient health needs, including referrals to specialists and other health team members
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within scope of practice and refer appropriately when needed
• Utilize EPIC for clinical documentation and care coordination
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required
• 2+ years of experience in a critical care setting, preferably cardiology/cardiac, preferred but not required
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget and reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships available