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Hartford Hospital

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Surgery

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Surgery Location: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Role overview Join a level one trauma center team as an Advanced Practitioner (PA or NP) within a multidisciplinary trauma program. The APPs plan and deliver care for trauma patients from the emergency department to the operating room, surgical floors, critical care units, and outpatient settings. Extensive training and onboarding will be provided for skills including management and resuscitation of level one trauma patients, first assist OR skills, chest tubes, central lines, and other procedures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop plans for patient evaluation, treatment, and disposition.

Provide routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans within the scope of practice and established protocols.

Refer to other health team members or specialists as indicated for further evaluation.

Perform procedures within scope of practice and identify issues requiring physician oversight.

Location & Setting

Location: 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, CT 06102

Setting: Inpatient, trauma surgery

Schedule: Full-time, 3x13 hour shifts; premium differentials offered

Call schedule: No call

Qualifications

Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Experience: New graduates welcome to apply

Preferred: 2+ years’ experience as a PA or NP in a surgical setting

Benefits & Practice Support

Market-leading compensation and benefits with generous paid time off

Paid CME time off with CME budget; reimbursed licenses and dues

Tuition assistance and higher education partnerships

Voluntary benefits including student loan programs, insurance options, and more

About Hartford HealthCare / Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital is a large Level 1 Trauma Center and a teaching hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, one of the largest non-profit, fully-integrated health systems in the state. The hospital emphasizes advanced treatment options and education for providers.

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