Clinical Lead Hospitalist Nights - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Rockville General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lead Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a highly autonomous overnight role in inpatient medicine. As the lead advanced practice provider on nights, the clinician serves as a trusted clinical resource, exercises independent judgment, and collaborates with physician colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to provide inpatient care. The position offers leadership experience, involvement in program growth, and the option to participate in the Provider Leadership Development Institute. It is a full-time night position with no call. Premium differentials and incentives are offered. Under established guidelines and in collaboration with or under the supervision of practice physicians, Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans for patients. In consultation with physicians and care team members, they develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other team members or specialists. They provide appropriate treatment for problems within their scope of practice, identify problems outside that scope, and refer them appropriately to a physician. The role is based at Rockville General Hospital, 31 Union St, Vernon, Connecticut. Hartford HealthCare describes its integrated system, advanced practice support through the Office of Advanced Practice, EPIC clinical and informatics technology, mentorship and orientation programs, and professional development resources. This is a salaried position; although compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across postings, the position is paid on a salary basis. Actual pay depends on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors.
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Practitioners must be Acute Care-certified.
- At least 3 years of advanced practice experience in a hospitalist or similar setting.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in participating in the Provider Leadership Development Institute (PLDI).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead advanced practice provider and a trusted clinical resource during overnight shifts.
- Exercise independent clinical judgment while collaborating with physician colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform routine physical examinations.
- Formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
- Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to other team members or specialists.
- Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the provider’s scope of practice.
- Identify problems outside the provider’s scope of practice and refer them appropriately to a physician.
- Contribute to leadership and program growth.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid CME time off and a CME budget.
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and dues.
- Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships.
- Voluntary benefits including student loan programs, home, auto, and renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, and pet insurance.
- Employee discount programs.
- Colleague assistance programs offering resources for personal and work-life issues.
- Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.
- Premium differentials and incentives.
- Professional development resources, including leadership development and learning programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
