Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Stratford, CT
Salary: $125,000 - $185,000 (based on experience)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and adaptable Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Stratford, CT. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality care across varied settings. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for patients
- Perform physical examinations and compile detailed patient histories.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, ECGs, and lab work, to identify deviations from normal.
- Administer therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Educate and counsel patients on treatment regimens, lifestyle modifications, and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, documenting progress and ensuring continuity of care.
- Assist in establishing, implementing, and revising policies to improve healthcare quality and safety.
- Contribute to educational programs and training sessions for healthcare staff.
- Consistently provide compassionate, patient-focused care, ensuring a positive experience regardless of patient volume.
- Adapt to changing clinic needs by adjusting schedules, shifts, and priorities as required.
- Seek professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and clinic leadership, upholding core values and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program or equivalent Nurse Practitioner credentials.
- Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), if applying as a PA.
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut, with maintenance of licensure throughout employment.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and paid holidays with a set schedule.
- Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Supplemental health coverage options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
- Company-funded HSA and short-term disability coverage.
- Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Access to ongoing training programs, including our Occupational Medicine Process Management Model, CME courses, and professional development through Occupational Health University.
- Yearly CME stipend and designated CME time.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
- Opportunities for career advancement, both locally and nationally.
- Life and disability insurance, relocation assistance, incentive bonuses, commuter benefits, and identity theft protection.