Experienced Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) – Adult Med.

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Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) – Adult Medicine

Annual Salary: *** $135,000 – $161,000***(Range indicated applies to full-time candidates with 8+ years of experience)

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced APRN at our Thriving Community Health Center!

Are you a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) with at least 8 years of experience and a passion for community-centered healthcare? If so, we have an incredible opportunity that combines your clinical expertise with your desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families. Join our dynamic team at Community Health Services, Inc., where innovation, patient care, and collaboration converge to create a unique and fulfilling APRN/PA role.

At Community Health Services Inc., we’re not just a healthcare facility – we’re a cornerstone of wellness, compassion, and support within our vibrant community. We are seeking a seasoned APRN/PA to play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services that address the diverse needs of our patients. Your wealth of experience will be met with a nurturing environment that encourages professional growth, fosters teamwork, and values your contributions.

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need — when they need it — so they may live a healthier and happier life.

Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

The successful candidate will:

• Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure
• Have or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registration
• Have a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice or physician assistant theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices.
• Possess the ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.
• Have skill taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting findings.
• Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.
• Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation
• Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures
• Be comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systems
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Candidates with 8 years’ experience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care are preferred.
• All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Productivity bonus
• Paid Malpractice and CME
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Worker’s Compensation
• Various Leave Programs – Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $135,000.00 – $161,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Experience:

• APRN/PA: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person