Plastics Farmington - Physician Assistant (PA)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group • Farmington, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group provides plastic and reconstructive care for children and adults in Connecticut and participates in teaching medical students and residents through the University of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital. The Physician Assistant partners closely with a plastic surgeon in ambulatory and intraoperative operating room settings. Outpatient work includes postoperative follow-up appointments and office-based procedures. In the operating room, the Physician Assistant first assists with reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, with a primary focus on oncology breast reconstruction. Limited inpatient rounding may also be included. Certification for first assisting in the operating room is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant master's program or accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or APRN in the State of Connecticut.
• NCCPA certification required for Physician Assistant candidates.
• RNFA certification required for APRN candidates.
• At least one year of operating room experience.
• Certification for first assisting in the operating room.

Nice To Haves

• Plastic surgery experience highly preferred.
• Surgical experience preferred.
• Prior advanced practice provider experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with a plastic surgeon in ambulatory and intraoperative settings.
• Conduct postoperative follow-up appointments and office-based procedures.
• First assist with reconstructive and cosmetic procedures in the operating room, with a main focus on oncology breast reconstruction.
• Perform limited inpatient rounding as needed.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice.
• Consistent operating room time.
• No call or weekends.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in an academic plastic surgery department.
• State-of-the-art clinical and informatics technology.
• Well-run clinical and administrative operations in a growing, financially secure organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time