Outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

First Choice Health Centers Inc•East Hartford, CT

12h•$115,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its family practice in East Hartford, Connecticut. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in delivering direct patient care in an outpatient setting. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, managing chronic conditions, developing care plans, ordering and interpreting tests, coordinating follow-up and referrals, maintaining records, and providing patient education. The position also participates in teaching medical students and health professionals.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant establishing care plans and managing patient outcomes.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Connecticut.
Appropriate board certification.
Commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19; certain exemptions may apply.
Candidates must pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patient illnesses and injuries.
Manage chronic care.
Perform physical examinations and special examinations.
Take medical histories.
Develop plans of care.
Provide routine and illness care.
Order medications and diagnostic tests, and evaluate test results.
Assume responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary.
Maintain patient medical records.
Provide patient counseling and education.
Participate in teaching medical students and health professionals.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

Annual reimbursement for licenses up to $1,500.
Annual reimbursement for CME coursework up to $2,500.
Five days of paid CME time.
20 days of vacation per year.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Two floating holidays per year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401(k) with up to a 4% company match after six months of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary term, whole life, accident, and critical care insurance.