Full Job Description
Join Our Team as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at YNHHS!
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
At Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), we’re seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team and make a difference in patient care. As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic care in collaboration with attending physicians across various practice settings.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care
- Assess, triage, and manage patient/family needs in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with attending physicians to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and manage treatment plans within scope of practice.
- Provide assistance in operative cases and respond to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.
- Patient Education & Psychosocial Support
- Educate patients/families on care instructions, treatment plans, and available resources.
- Offer compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Information Management
- Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
- Quality Management
- Demonstrate moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements and standards.
- Professional Development
- Engage in projects to advance professional competency.
- Serve as a clinical resource for new staff and participate in service-specific orientations.
- Collaborate on research, quality assurance, and performance improvement projects.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
Experience:
- Preference for clinical working experience within the given specialty/service line, but none required.
- Must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
Licensure:
- For Physician Assistants: Active PA Certification by the NCCPA, Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, DEA License (when indicated), PALS Certification (when indicated for pediatric care), NRP Certification.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification (as appropriate), ACLS/BLS Certified, DEA License (when indicated), PALS Certification (when indicated for pediatric care), NRP Certification.
Additional Information:
- Inpatient Orthopedics: Seeking candidates with 2+ years of experience, but new grads are welcome.
- Opportunities to rotate through sub-specialties including trauma, spine, joint, and fracture consult service.
- Multiple positions available with AM and PM rotating shifts.
Join us in providing exceptional patient care and advancing your career at YNHHS! Apply now to be part of our dedicated team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person