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The Physician Assistant in Surgery at Hartford HealthCare is responsible for participating directly in the care of inpatients under the supervision of a physician. This role involves admitting and rounding on inpatients, with a focus on critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to provide high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Participate directly in the care of inpatients under the supervision of a physician.
- Admit and round on inpatients.
Qualifications
Required
- Masters in Nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current PA license
- Current CT Controlled Substance Registry
- Current DEA
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
Preferred
- Critical-thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Responsiveness to patient and clinical needs
- Customer service focused
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Flexibility in scheduling-ability to work all shifts
- Ability to work on teams and to provide leadership to groups
- Personal responsibility and motivation for seeking opportunities for professional development
About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in Connecticut with nearly 500 locations offering a wide range of medical services including behavioral health, rehabilitation, senior care, and specialized institutes like the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and Cancer Institute. They have a strong system of hospitals like Backus Hospital and Hartford Hospital, providing top-notch medical care supported by a dedicated team of health professionals and innovative solutions for better patient experience.
Full Job Description
*Duties* Under the responsibility of the practice physician and within their area of competence, the PA participates directly in the care of inpatients. Midlevel practitioners admit and round on inpatients under the supervision of a physician. *Education Requirements* Masters in Nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program Current PA license *Minimum Requirements* Current CT Controlled Substance Registry Current DEA Minimum of two years of experience as an PA *Preferred Qualifications* Critical-thinking skills, problem solving skills and communication skills Responsiveness to patient and clinical needs - Customer service focused Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks Flexibility in scheduling-ability to work all shifts Ability to work on teams and to provide leadership to groups Responsiveness to patient and clinical needs Personal responsibility and motivation for seeking opportunities for professional development **Job:** **Surgery* **Organization:** **New Britain General* **Title:** *Physician Assistant - Surgery Per Diem* **Location:** *Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)* **Requisition ID:** *23158313* **Other Locations:** *United States*