Surgical Urology and Subspecialties - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Backus Hospital • Norwich, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA to join the Surgical Urology team at Backus Hospital. This inpatient, APP-led role serves patients across Urology and other surgical subspecialties, including OB/GYN, Urogynecology, Breast Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. Advanced practitioners practice at the top of their license and contribute to all aspects of surgical care, including managing surgical inpatients, admissions and consultations, operative first-assist, and bedside procedures. The position offers an opportunity to develop hands-on skills and work autonomously.

The role is based at 326 Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. The schedule is full-time, with rotating shifts of 10–12 hours, typically three to four shifts per week and primarily on weekdays. There is no call.

Under established guidelines and in collaboration with or under the supervision of practice physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans. In consultation with physicians and care team members, they develop plans for further evaluation, including referrals to other health team members or specialists. They provide treatment for problems within their scope of practice under applicable protocols and refer problems outside that scope to a physician.

Hartford HealthCare describes itself as a large, nonprofit, fully integrated healthcare system in Connecticut. Its support for advanced practitioners includes an Office of Advanced Practice, EPIC clinical and informatics technology, mentorship and orientation programs, and professional learning and development resources.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA training.
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license, or eligibility for one.
• At least 1 year of urology and/or surgery experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical inpatients.
• Handle admissions and consultations.
• Provide operative first-assist support.
• Perform bedside procedures.
• Perform routine physical examinations.
• Formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans.
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with physicians and care team members, including referrals to other health team members or specialists.
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the provider's scope of practice and refer problems outside that scope to a physician.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and benefits and 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 include student loan programs, home, auto, and renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, and pet insurance.
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs.
• Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed