Physician Assistant (Neurocritical Care) needed for ICU & Stepdown Care near Wethersfield, CT

Healthcare United is seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent opportunity in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, near Wethersfield with an established hospital system. Join a multidisciplinary neuroscience team with ICU and stepdown responsibilities, premium shift differentials and no call.

Overview

• Specialty: Neurocritical Care
  
• Location: Greater Hartford, Connecticut; advertised near Wethersfield
  
• Employment: Full-time, permanent
  
• Practice Setting: Neurocritical Care ICU and stepdown units
  
• Visa Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship available
  

Description

Plan and deliver care for critically ill patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Rotate between intensive care and stepdown units while collaborating with neuroscience physicians, APPs and other clinical team members.

What You Can Expect

• Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule; the position is listed at 40 hours weekly. No call. Exact weekend and holiday rotation is not specified.
  
• Clinical Focus: Complex Stroke, Skull Base Surgery recovery, Status Epilepticus, Tumor Resection recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and care involving Deep Brain Stimulation.
  
• Clinical Responsibilities: Inpatient assessment, treatment planning, ongoing management and coordination with specialists across ICU and stepdown settings.
  
• Support Staff / Resources: Multidisciplinary neuroscience team with Neurology, Neurosurgery and related subspecialty expertise.
  
• Patient Volume / Unit Capacity: Not specified.
  
• Specific Required Procedures: Not specified.
  
• EMR: Epic.
  

Requirements

• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant.
  
• Unrestricted Connecticut professional license or eligibility.
  
• At least 1 year of APP experience required, with at least 1 year of experience in a Critical Care or Neurocritical Care setting.
  
• Strong assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary communication skills.
  
• Current CV required.
  

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation with premium shift differentials
  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Paid CME Time and CME Budget
  
• Professional License and Dues Reimbursement
  
• 401(k) with Employer Match
  
• Tuition Assistance and higher education partnerships
  
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life and Disability Coverage
  
• Emergency Backup Care, employee assistance and voluntary benefits