Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare seeks a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality inpatient care within our Connecticut hospital network. In this role, you will manage adult hospitalized patients, perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams. You’ll help coordinate admissions, discharges, and transitions of care. Join a not-for-profit system committed to teamwork, compassion, and excellence, with access to advanced technology, robust clinical support, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Provide inpatient hospitalist care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, collaborating with attending physicians to manage adult patients. Conduct comprehensive histories, physical exams, and ongoing patient assessments to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging, adjusting care plans based on evolving clinical status. Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and hospital protocols. Coordinate daily rounding, admissions, discharges, and transitions of care to ensure safe, efficient patient flow. Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to explain plans of care and goals of treatment. Document all patient encounters, orders, and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR). Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives within the hospitalist service. Collaborate with nursing, case management, and ancillary services to optimize clinical outcomes and patient experience. Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining required certifications and staying current with hospitalist best practices. Inpatient hospitalist care Advanced patient assessment Ordering and interpreting diagnostics Clinical decision-making Chronic and acute disease management Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Medication management and prescribing Care coordination and discharge planning Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in Connecticut National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA) ACLS certification BLS certification Eligibility to obtain hospital credentialing and privileging