Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
Manchester, CT

Manchester, Connecticut offers a vibrant New England community with a rich history, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation, all within easy reach of Hartford and other major Connecticut cities. The area provides a wonderful quality of life with access to top-tier cultural amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Facility:
This community hospital is part of one of the largest non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in the state. The facility features a highly skilled neonatal APP team with strong team dynamics, 24/7 neonatology support, and state-of-the-art clinical technology including EPIC to promote improved patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.

Opportunity:
Physician Assistant - Neonatal

Job Details:

• Join a highly skilled neonatal APP team at a community hospital focused on collaboration and meaningful patient and family connections
• Provides coverage for both well-baby nursery and NICU, including daily patient management, admissions, discharge planning, and attendance at high-risk deliveries
• Independent in-house coverage after 4 PM with 24/7 neonatology support available
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical line placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, thoracentesis, and neonatal resuscitation
• Role is open to Physician Assistants
• Inpatient, neonatal setting
• Full-time nights with a flexible schedule and premium differentials offered
• No call required
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physician(s) and care team members, including referrals to specialists as appropriate
• Identify and refer problems outside of scope of practice to appropriate physician
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License required (or eligible)
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in surgery or a related setting required
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships available
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, and renter's insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and more
• Family care benefits including emergency back-up care for children, adults, and pets through Sign up or sign in for contact information
• Dedicated support for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice
• Established mentorship and orientation programs designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice