Full Job Description
Physician Assistant Role (Scope)
We have a growth opportunity available for a surgical Physician Assistant (PA) who will enjoy:
• Training with two experienced neurosurgeons and a team of advanced practice providers who are excellent teachers and mentors.
• OR Time: first assist on a variety of cranial and spine cases, advanced minimally invasive spine surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. OR time shared with other physician assistants on the team.
• Growth and development: Be a part of the advancing field of neurosurgery - new to HHC endoscopic spine surgery and growth into the greater Manchester region.
• Established practices with staff who take time with their patients and take pride in teamwork to achieve excellent patient care. Opportunity to work with a team of Advance Practice Providers
Shift
• Full Time (Four 10-hour shifts 7a-5p)
• Shared clinic and OR responsibilities with established APPs of the practice
• Rounding, inpatient, OR, clinic time, and electronic management of patient care expected.
Locations: 360 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor CT 06095. Hartford Hospital, Hartford CT. Manchester Community Hospital, Manchester CT.
Advanced Practitioners Enjoy
At Hartford HealthCare, newly graduated and experienced APPs alike are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on-the-job learning, patient simulation opportunities, frequent educational lectures, and procedural training. Our benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Matching 401k
• Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship
• Access to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners
• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute
Qualifications:
Advanced Practitioner Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Master's program required
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant
• Preferred >1-year experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant in a Neurosurgery or an Orthopedic setting; 1st Assist in OR preferred
