Physician Assistant – Surgical Subspecialties, Nights

Join a highly collaborative surgical subspecialties team of 22 physicians and 9 physician assistants that prides itself on exceptional teamwork, communication, and provider autonomy. This role offers extensive hands-on surgical experience as a first assist in the OR, along with responsibility for ED and inpatient consults, admissions, rounding, discharges, and invasive bedside procedures. You'll gain exposure to a diverse case mix spanning general surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, and plastic surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures, vascular interventions, breast reconstruction, thoracic surgery, and more. Ideal for physician assistants seeking diverse surgical experience, procedural autonomy, and the opportunity to practice at the top of their license.

Role: Open to physician assistants

Location: 71 Haynes Street, Manchester, Connecticut

Setting: Inpatient surgery, surgical subspecialties

Schedule: Full-time nights with flexible schedule. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule: No call

Physician assistant benefits:

• Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off

• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, as well as reimbursed professional licenses and dues

• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships

• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs; home, auto, and renter's insurance; identity theft protection; legal services; pet insurance; and more!

• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs 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!

Hartford HealthCare supports physician assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our physician assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice, directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice.

• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut.

• With tools like Epic, Hartford HealthCare's state-of-the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care, and superior provider satisfaction.

Physician assistant role scope:
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), advanced 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, advanced practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Advanced practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider's practice as designated by protocols, identify problems outside of their scope of practice, and refer appropriately to a physician.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as one of the "Best Organizations for Leadership Development" by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL).

• Prestigiously named one of the "Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut" by Becker's Hospital Review.

• Committed to continuous development through the Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute, and a robust on-demand learning platform, including CME, special courses, learning series, tools, and resources.

• Established mentorship and orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)

• Training: Certified or board-eligible physician assistant

• Experience: 1+ years' experience as a physician assistant in surgery or related setting