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Requisition ID: 24161615

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Medical Weight Loss Meriden

Field: Other Specialties
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)
Job Shift: Mon - Friday

Get MORE from your career with Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare has a new opportunity available for a Weight Loss Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient care to patients primarily in Meriden, CT.

Some highlights of this opportunity include:

·        A well-established weight loss program will consistent volume and a supportive lead physician who takes a hands-on engaged approach to training

·        The opportunity to manage your own practice style, while having the support and resource of a comprehensive weight loss program

·        No call!

·        The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) will work in an office setting providing both initial and follow up consultations with medical weight loss patients which includes prescribing, treating, and educating patients

·        Additional responsibilities will include patient care coordination with collaborating physicians and Patient Navigators, care plan documentation, assisting with bariatric seminars, work groups, participating in various hospital committees, and tracking of patient work ups

·        The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) works primarily in Glastonbury, and secondary locations may include Manchester, Enfield, or Bloomfield. An APP’s residence will be taking into considering when determining secondary locations.

·        Opportunities for career advancement both hospital wide and system wide.

·        Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, and CME reimbursement.

·        We support your development and wellbeing through the respected Hartford HealthCare’s Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners, and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness.

There are no limits to what you can achieve when you join the Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Team at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.  The extensive capabilities of the most integrated healthcare system in CT offers Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants MORE OPPORTUNITY as you practice with nationally respected colleagues in a progressive, physician-led environment.    Our broad network includes seven acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with more than 1,000 providers.

This means MORE OPTIONS to propel your career to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. We are teachers, researchers, innovators, leaders and, most of all, caregivers.


·        Eligibility to be licensed in CT as a Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) is required

·        Eligibility to be certified as a Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) is required

·        1-2 years of experience practicing as an Advanced Practitioner is highly preferred.

 

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Hartford HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace community free from harassment and discrimination. At Hartford HealthCare, we believe health care is for everyone and aim to break down barriers for everyone to live longer, healthier lives. Our strength lies in who our people are, and we celebrate the unique differences of our employees. Hartford HealthCare's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ensures everyone — colleagues, patients, and our community at large — experiences a culture of belonging. We want a diverse workforce to meet the needs of our community that we all work and live in every day. Your start is here.

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Hartford HealthCare is a leading health care provider in Connecticut. We are renowned for our patient-centered approach to care, cutting-edge technology, medical training, and commitment to innovation. Our diverse clinical practice environments and collaborative physician-led culture make this an extraordinary place to practice, learn, grow, and excel while making a meaningful impact on the health of our communities.

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If you love the New England lifestyle, you will love living and practicing here. Eastern Connecticut and the Farmington Valley are storybook-beautiful and steeped in history. West Hartford has been named a “Top 10 City to Raise a Family” by Kiplinger and the “Coolest Suburb in America” by Travel + Leisure. And Connecticut’s shoreline has been hailed as “The New Hamptons” by the New York Post.

With our expansive care network, you’ll find plenty of options to practice and live where you want. You’ll find neighborhoods and homes in the country, along the shore, in vibrant metro areas, or within friendly suburbs. Many of Connecticut’s best public and private schools can be found in the communities where we work and live. And, the state has many nationally recognized colleges, including Yale University, Quinnipiac University, and Trinity University, giving you and your family ready access to the educational and cultural benefits of these world-class institutions.

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Hartford HealthCare’s mission is built around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people-centric fosters a culture of belonging that promotes meaningful connections amongst our community and stimulates innovation. Here, we celebrate our diversity and embrace our freedom to bring our best unique selves to work every day. Working together with respect and appreciation, we’re a healing community of leaders capable of enhancing health care for all.

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