Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Stratford, CT
Salary: $125,000 - $185,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and adaptable Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Stratford, CT. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality care across varied settings. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for patients
• Perform physical examinations and compile detailed patient histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, ECGs, and lab work, to identify deviations from normal.
• Administer therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment regimens, lifestyle modifications, and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, documenting progress and ensuring continuity of care.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and revising policies to improve healthcare quality and safety.
• Contribute to educational programs and training sessions for healthcare staff.
• Consistently provide compassionate, patient-focused care, ensuring a positive experience regardless of patient volume.
• Adapt to changing clinic needs by adjusting schedules, shifts, and priorities as required.
• Seek professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and clinic leadership, upholding core values and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
• Master s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program or equivalent Nurse Practitioner credentials.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), if applying as a PA.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut, with maintenance of licensure throughout employment.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays with a set schedule.
• Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Supplemental health coverage options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Company-funded HSA and short-term disability coverage.
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Access to ongoing training programs, including our Occupational Medicine Process Management Model, CME courses, and professional development through Occupational Health University.
• Yearly CME stipend and designated CME time.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
• Opportunities for career advancement, both locally and nationally.
• Life and disability insurance, relocation assistance, incentive bonuses, commuter benefits, and identity theft protection.