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Ayer Neuroscience Institute
More than fifty million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system this year. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, memory disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, chronic headaches, spinal cord injuries, severe back and neck pain, seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute offers a unique integration between neurology, neuroscience and neurosurgery, to give patients a comprehensive approach to treating and/or managing their symptoms and living a healthier, more balanced life. We offer an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to care, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and techniques that enable you to provide every patient the best possible outcome.
Stroke Program Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Role Scope
· Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective advanced practice care for patients, families, and others in a target population, and participates in the medical management of patients, to achieve or maintain optimal health status, manage disease and reduce risk of illness.
· Engages in independent decision-making regarding the health care of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan and across the health care continuum.
· Reports to Nursing Director, Medical Director or Nurse Manager, or a matrix which may include Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, Medical Director, or some combination of those.
· The Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners (APRN) are part of a multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for neurology, stroke and other complex disorders affecting blood supply to the brain and spinal cord, including brain aneurysms, carotid artery disease, cervical artery dissection, vascular malformations and other disorders of the nervous system under the direction of the attending physicians at Hartford Hospital.
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners (APRN) Enjoy
· A collaborative model of care with the neurology attending physician, rehabilitation, nurses, and other members of the health care team.
· Extensive onboarding allowing the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to train throughout the entire continuum of stroke care.
· Training is provided to the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for skills such as management of medications, neuroradiology, condition specific physical examination, and treatment plans.
· Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans.
· Generous Paid-Time Off.
· Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice.
· State of the art clinical and informatics technology.
Completion of Approved Nurse Practitioner Program if appropriate for specialty.
Current APRN license required after 1994.
Certification according to CT state law.
Master's Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Specific experience in specialty may be required
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.
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.
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.
