Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford HealthCare’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Department of Cardiac Surgery, a prestigious 15-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) program. Based at Hartford Hospital, one of the largest surgical centers in the Northeast, this award-winning program is celebrated for its excellence in cardiac surgery, innovative care, and superior patient outcomes.  

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

·         Market-leading compensation, premium shift differentials, 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 benefits for children, adults and even pets. 

Role: Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location:  79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient, cardiac surgery

Schedule: Full-time 3x13s, nights. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule: No call

About the Opportunity: 

·         As a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery team, the APP will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients in our 18-bed Cardiac Surgery intensive care unit (ICU), step-down unit, and floor settings. Responsibilities include: 

·         Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients. 

·         Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc.  

·         Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). 

·         Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress. 

·         Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

·         Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step-down, and floor settings. 

·         Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey. 

·         Schedule: Full-time employment includes day/night/weekend/holiday rotation. Permanent night positions are available. Premium night/weekend differentials offered. 

·         Call schedule: No call 

This role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment, where APPs are empowered to deliver outstanding care and grow professionally as part of a world-class cardiac surgery program

Why Join Us? 

At Hartford HealthCare, we are committed to supporting providers who prioritize both patient care and teamwork. Our program offers: 

·         Comprehensive Training and Mentorship: A robust onboarding process for both experienced and new graduate APPs.  Ongoing professional development tailored to cardiac surgery care includes weekly CME opportunities.  

·         Career Growth Opportunities: Access to leadership development programs and a culture that fosters innovation and professional advancement. 

·         World-Class Resources: The Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.  

About Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute: 

The Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital is a national leader in advanced cardiac care, offering innovative treatments, groundbreaking research, and superior outcomes.