Metabolic Physician Assistant - per diem

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Location: Newtown, CT, United States
Salary Range: 70 - 75
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.0
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: 8:30-5
Date Posted: Sep 6, 2024

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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description

Affiliated with Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health Medical Practice is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant (PA) to work remotely to help with provider inbox coverage - responding to messages, refill requests, and prior authorizations with our new and growing Metabolic & Medical Weight Management Program in our Newtown, Connecticut office. This program includes our Medical Director, advanced practitioners, as well as dieticians and behavioral health specialists. Our Metabolic Program services are offered at our Wilton and Newtown locations, centrally located within Fairfield County, CT. Our program provides comprehensive evaluations and management of obesity as a chronic disease with a focus on health and wellness. We see both non-surgical and surgical candidates pre- and post-operatively.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Physician Assistant with at least 5 years’ of experience in bariatric medicine, endocrinology, primary care and/or related fields. Certification in obesity medicine or willingness to obtain certification is required. Candidate will be working directly with the Medical Director in managing a diverse patient population. Candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the larger integrated, multidisciplinary team overseeing patient care.

Our outpatient practice is affiliated with nearby Danbury Hospital, a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our larger employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practitioners.

Fairfield County, is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. This beautiful suburban location boasts numerous quaint towns, excellent housing and highly rated public and private school systems. Not far from the greater NY metropolitan area, the region enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train and car.

Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

The Physician Assistant provides medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician, assisting patients to recover from acute illnesses while minimizing the effects of chronic illnesses.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an approved Physician Assistant (PA) school.
CT State PA license, DEA/State of CT controlled substance.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
ACLS & BLS certification.
Must maintain 50 CME's over two years.
At least 5 years’ previous experience as a Physician Assistant in Metabolic or Endocrinology required.
Willingness to work per diem flexible remote schedule.

This is an employed position with Nuance Health Medical Group. We offer a competitive hourly rate and 401k eligibility.

For more information, contact Amy Rosoff at [email protected]

Nuvance Health Medical Practice is now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Salary range:

$70 - $75/hr. commensurate or relative to experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.