Neurocritical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut is a vibrant city rich in history and culture, offering a dynamic urban lifestyle with easy access to both New York City and Boston. With a thriving healthcare community and diverse amenities, Hartford provides an excellent environment for both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Facility:
This facility 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 hospital 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 enriched environment.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Hospitalist/Emergency

Job Details:

• Join the esteemed Ayer Neuroscience Institute as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner on the Neurocritical Care team
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care for critical neuroscience patients with neurological and neurosurgical diseases and related disorders
• Patient population includes complex strokes, skull base surgery, status epilepticus, tumor resections, spinal cord injury, DBS, and other complex diseases
• Rotate between the intensive care unit and stepdown units
• Setting: Inpatient, Critical Care, Neurocritical Care
• Schedule: Full-time, rotating 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 including referrals to specialists and other health team members
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of practice and refer appropriately when needed
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Must be a certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in an acute care or neurocritical care setting required