APRN/PA- Child/Part-Time - Community Health

Optimus Health Care, Inc. • Bridgeport, CT

7h

About The Position

Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for an APRN or PA with Child & Adolescence experience to join our MDE team in Bridgeport, providing medical assessments, physicals, and recommend treatment. This grant funded position requires 16 hours per week scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

The Multidisciplinary Evaluation ( MDE) is a comprehensive, trauma informed screening that looks at the physical, dental, developmental, behavioral and emotional health of a child to:

Identify, assess and recommend treatment for any acute or chronic medical, educational, developmental, dental or behavioral health condition in a child placed outside of his or her home and identify any child who could benefit from a more comprehensive trauma-focused assessment.

Identify health condition that requires prompt medical attention such acute illnesses, chronic diseases requiring therapy (e.g. asthma, diabetes) signs of infections, nutritional problems developmental or mental health conditions and/or ongoing treatment needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practioner program, or successful completion of Physician Assistant Program and licensed in Connecticut
• One-three years’ experience in the area of pediatrics

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish preferred

Benefits

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees