Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. This is an opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work in a collaborative, high-volume emergency medicine setting with flexible scheduling and interdisciplinary support. The Emergency Department is recently renovated and serves approximately 40,000 patient visits annually. The Advanced Practitioner evaluates and manages a diverse population of mixed-acuity emergency department patients and collaborates with emergency medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and rehabilitation services to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The role includes a flexible rotating schedule with day and night shifts, no overnight requirements, and no call responsibilities. The clinical environment uses Epic EMR, Dragon dictation, and Ambience AI documentation support tools. The position offers a collegial, team-oriented culture, strong clinical support, professional growth opportunities, and access to Hartford HealthCare’s statewide network of specialists, diagnostic services, and transfer resources. Hartford HealthCare employs more than 48,000 colleagues across eight hospitals, more than 500 locations of care, and seven recognized institutes. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital serves northwest Connecticut from Torrington, a community described as offering New England charm, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and convenient access to New York City and Boston.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Active or eligible Connecticut Physician Assistant or APRN licensure.
- DEA and Connecticut controlled substance registration, or eligibility to obtain them.
- At least one year of Advanced Practice experience.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage a diverse population of mixed-acuity emergency department patients.
- Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and rehabilitation services to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options with rotating day and night coverage and no overnight shifts.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Strong physician, Advanced Practice Provider, and nursing support.
- Collegial, team-oriented environment that values collaboration and professional development.
- Access to Hartford HealthCare’s integrated statewide network of specialists, diagnostic services, and transfer resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
