Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Enfield
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits: Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters 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! Position Details: Join Hartford Hospital’s General Surgery team, where you can practice at your full scope and participate in top-of-the-line surgeries that aren’t being done anywhere else in the area! The Advanced Practitioners (APPs) are the main clinical driver of care and work consistently in the OR each week, first-assisting in a variety of robotic surgeries . Subspecialties include emergency general surgery, bariatric, colorectal, minimally invasive, and hepatobiliary surgeries. With the upcoming robotic training program, APPs in general surgery will perform cutting edge robotic surgeries! Role : Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Location : 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102 Setting : Inpatient, general surgery Schedule: Full-time, 3x13 hour shifts. Mainly Monday-Friday 6am-7:30pm. Premium differentials offered . Call schedule: No call Hartford HealthCare supports Physician Assistants in practice: · Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and 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 Assistants and Nurse Practitioner 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 and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician. About Hartford Hospital: Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England . The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world . When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. About Hartford HealthCare: · Honored as a “ 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 the 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 and tools and resources · Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice Qualifications Requirements: 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 Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a surgical setting

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