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The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists – increasing collaboration and care coordination – all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and providers, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.  The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. We received “top performer” recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.

Vascular (Vein)  Advanced Practitioner Role Scope   

The Vascular Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner practices in an outpatient ambulatory setting running parallel with an attending surgeon as well as running their own independent sessions. The advance practice provider will have a high level of autonomy managing vascular patients with venous disease, edema and lymphedema. They will be expected to maintain flexibility during busy office sessions. The AP will need to be able to recognize scenarios which would require escalation of care.

The AP will manage a patient panel for venous disease including pre-procedure, post procedure,  follow up patients, as well as new consults. Patient conditions include, but are not limited to varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, edema, lymphedema, vein injections/sclerotherapy . Additional responsibilities include following up on imaging, assisting with triage of new patients/emergency work ins, assisting nursing with clinical  questions and concerns, wound checks, staple removal, and general vascular patient care. Practice locations include Winsted, Plainville, Farmington (possibly).

Advanced Practitioner Benefits

·        A positive, family oriented culture with down to earth providers that live the collaborate team approach to ensuring value based care for patients

·        The support of six ambulatory based vascular APP’s  - both vein and arterial based

·        Extensive 1:1 training with experienced mentors who enjoy teaching  

·        The opportunity for further education through CME opportunities and through attending Heart and Vascular Institute Service Line conferences including, but not limited to; M&M, Aortic Center, Complex Vascular Cases, and Vascular Basic Science

·        No call required

·        The opportunity to partake in research, patient quality initiatives, and patient experience initiatives

·        Well organized and friendly office staff that provides support to ensure you have the resources needed to succeed

·        Competitive compensation and benefits

·        Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice

·        State of the art clinical and informatics technology.

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Qualifications  

·        Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

·        2 years of experience preferred

·        Licensed as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut

·        Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

·        Vascular, arterial, cardiac, or ambulatory experience is highly preferred

We take great care of careers.

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.