Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Pediatric House Physician

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - N.N.I.C.U. - 1 - 2005-374

DESCRIPTION: Provides NP/PA patient care under the general supervision of a physician in Neonatal Intensive Care. Performs comprehensive patient assessments including medical histories and physical exams; orders medication/diagnostic test and evaluates results; forms diagnoses and identifies problems; plans and implements plans of care; intervenes in crisis situations; provides routine and illness care; monitors and evaluates patient outcomes; assumes responsibility for follow-up and interdisciplinary coordination; may direct team for transport of acutely ill neonates; maintains medical records; initiates referrals and consultations; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; performs special examinations and invasive procedures; may participate in clinical research and it's integration into practice; provides patient/family counseling and education; participates in staff teaching; acts as clinical consultant to peers and other health care professionals; performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge of fetal/neonatal anatomy and physiology; knowledge of different disciplines and disease states; physical assessment skills; skill in performing invasive procedures; ability to work independently and to work under pressure in a rapidly changing, stressful environment; ability to formulate plans of care; must possess decision-making ability and counseling skills; knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions; oral and written communication skills; considerable interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED: Experience in Neonatology or Pediatrics

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess a Master's Degree, a license as a Registered Nurse and as an APRN in the State of CT and have completed an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program; or have a Bachelors degree, have completed a two year accredited and approved Physician Assistant Certification program and possess or be eligible for a license to practice in the State of Connecticut. Possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities as stated above.

SPECIAL: Student rotation or post graduate internship in an officially designated tertiary NICU equal to or greater than 6 weeks.

SCHEDULE: Position is full time, 80 hours/2weeks; requires flexibility to provide coverage; includes nights and weekends, holidays as needed.

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Pediatric House Physician

DESCRIPTION: Provides direct patient care in the NICU under the supervision of a neonatologist. Performs comprehensive patient assessments including medical histories and physical exams; orders medication/diagnostic test and evaluates results; forms diagnoses and identifies problems; plans and implements plans of care; intervenes in crisis situations; provides routine and illness care; monitors and evaluates patient outcomes; assumes responsibility for follow-up and interdisciplinary coordination; may direct team for transport of acutely ill neonates; maintains medical records; initiates referrals and consultations; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; performs special examinations and invasive procedures; may participate in clinical research and it's integration into practice; provides patient/family counseling and education; participates in staff teaching; acts as clinical consultant to peers and other health care professionals; performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: MD (Pediatrics) Board Eligible in US. Skill in performing invasive procedures; ability to work independently and to work under pressure in a rapidly changing, stressful environment; ability to formulate plans of care; must possess decision-making ability and counseling skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED: Experience in Neonatology

SPECIAL: Residency rotation or post graduate working experience in an officially designated tertiary NICU equal to or greater than 12 weeks.

SCHEDULE: Position is full time, 80 hours/2weeks; requires flexibility to provide coverage; includes nights and weekends, holidays as needed.

VISA STATUS: Will entertain H1B visa applicants but not J1 Visa.

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