APP | Family Medicine Outpatient | Westport, CT

Yale New Haven Health•Westport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. This is a full-time Primary Care opportunity to join a growing private practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, strong physician support, and the chance to practice at the top of your license while contributing to high-quality, personalized care. We focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too. Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system! Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team. We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required.
APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Connecticut State Physician Assistant License
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care
NRP Certification.
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License
Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License
Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile
Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, and treat acute and chronic illnesses
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests
Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions
Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts
Collaborates on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and management
Initiates appropriate specialty referrals
Provides clinical information to the interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner
Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete
Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding and CPT code assignment
Achieves and maintains optimal patient access
Provides interdepartmental medical consultation as requested
Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures, and management of patients