Surgery Nights - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Midstate Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our talented and enthusiastic surgery team! The successful candidate will be responsible for first-assisting in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures, admissions, discharges and consults. APPs will work in collaboration with a number of surgeons. The service currently covers General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, with some coverage of Orthopedics, and Vascular. This is a unique opportunity to join a seasoned team with ample experience and a high level of autonomy! Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP certified)
- RNFA certification is required for Nurse Practitioners
- At least 1+ year of experience in a surgery or related setting
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years in a surgery setting
Responsibilities
- First-assisting in the operating room
- Rounding
- Bedside procedures
- Admissions
- Discharges
- Consults
- Perform routine physical examinations
- Formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
- Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs
- Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice
- Identify problems outside of their scope of practice and refer appropriately to physician
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off
- CME budget
- Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs
- Colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
