Surgical Urology and Subspecialties - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The schedule consists of three to four rotating shifts of 10–12 hours per week, primarily on weekdays. There is no call schedule. Under established guidelines and in collaboration with or under the supervision of practice physicians, the practitioner performs routine physical examinations and develops medical, educational, and psychosocial care plans. In consultation with physicians and other care-team members, the practitioner plans further evaluation of health needs, provides treatment within the scope of practice and designated protocols, and refers issues outside that scope to a physician.

This is a salaried position. The posting presents compensation as an hourly rate for consistency, but 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.
• Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA.
• 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 plans to treat patients.
• 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 treatment for problems within the provider's scope of practice and designated protocols.
• Identify problems outside the provider's scope of practice and refer them appropriately to a physician.

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 with resources for personal and work-life issues.
• 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