What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Old Saybrook position at Middlesex Hospital?
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time 36 Hours/Week) - Old Saybrook, CT
· competitive compensation
· generous paid time off and good work-life balance
· reimbursement for CME, license, DEA
· malpractice coverage provided
Summary:
To provide high-quality and efficient patient care to Middlesex Health Urgent Care patients. Must be familiar and comfortable with diagnosing and treating urgent care patients.
Requires independent decision making, with immediate access to collaborate with other clinicians as appropriate and necessary
Involved in all aspects of care from obtaining a detailed history, performing physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as well as performing some procedures.
· strong communication skills, detailed oriented, and ability to work together as a team
· seeking provider who can practice independently, while comfortable asking questions or help when appropriate
· experience working with a diverse patient population (multicultural environment, with patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds)
Minimum Requirements:
Certification of satisfactory completion of an approved physician's assistant or nurse practitioner program. Connecticut Licensure as a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. Compliance with all Middlesex Health Medical staff bylaws for maintenance of Middlesex Health privileges. ACLS certification.
Middlesex Health
Based in Middletown, Conn., Middlesex Health , a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network , includes Middlesex Hospital, a not-for-profit magnet hospital with 275 beds, and two Middlesex Health Cancer Center locations. It also features three emergency departments and two urgent care centers, along with many other programs and services. Middlesex Health’s network of primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists and other employees work to meet the needs of the Middlesex County and Connecticut shoreline communities.
Using innovative technology, Middlesex Health’s vision is to be the clear, first choice for medical care, and its mission is to provide the safest, highest-quality care and best experience possible.
