Physician - Rheumatology jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Description

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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues and over 1700 providers come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive fully-integrated healthcare networks.

The Hartford Healthcare Rheumatology Division is recruiting a Full-time (40 hr/wk) APRN/PA for our ambulatory location in Trumbull and at the St. Vincent's Medical Center to join an existing practice.

We have over 12 Rheumatology providers plus several APP's and Clinical Pharm D's at Hartford HealthCare facilities across the state including Manchester, New Britain, Norwich, Torrington, Waterford and now Bridgeport. Our specialists treat inflammatory and immune diseases that can affect joints, muscles, ligaments and even many vital organs.

Rheumatology Advanced Practitioner Role Scope

The Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practices in an ambulatory setting providing both initial and follow up consultative care for rheumatology patients in collaboration with on-site physician(s). Patients seen include, but is not limited to Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis), Osteoporosis/metabolic bone diseases, Gout, pseudogout, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Ankylosing spondylitis and arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel diseases, Lupus, scleroderma and other connective tissue disorders, Myositis/myopathy, and Lyme disease. Responsibilities will include joint injections, and gaining an understanding of immunosuppressive, biologic therapies and infusions. This opportunity is located in a medical office building in Trumbull, CT.

Advanced Practitioner Benefits

• Monday through Friday schedule with administrative time
• Occasional hospital consult/call coverage - low volume
• A consistent and manageable patient census with continuity of care
• Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical benefits
• The opportunity to be involved in provider committees, system wide initiatives, and system wide rheumatology meetings (UCONN Rheumatology Grand Rounds)
• A positive, family oriented culture with down to earth providers that live the collaborate team approach to ensuring value based care for patients
• Well organized and friendly seasoned office staff that provides support to ensure you have the resources needed to succeed
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• State of the art clinical and informatics technology (EPIC)
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master's program preferred
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut
• Certification, or eligible to be certified, as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Rheumatology experience is preferred but not mandatory

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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