Full-Time Opening for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Specializing in Bariatric Care - Danbury, Connecticut (60 miles from NYC)

Welcome to Western Connecticut Health Network, a comprehensive group of Hospitals, Medical Practices and Home Care designed to know our patients well. WCHN is comprised of Danbury, New Milford, and Norwalk Hospital as well as Western Connecticut Home Care, and Western Connecticut Medical Group. We are united by our mission to improve the health and well-being of those who live in the communities we proudly call home. We believe our dedicated and talented employees are the cornerstone of providing the best in patient care, and we are seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to enhance the delivery of care to the communities we serve.

Western Connecticut Medical Group has as excellent opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant specializing in Bariatric Care to join our Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, (Fairfield County) located about 60 miles northeast of New York City and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York. The APRN/PA will work collaboratively with the Bariatric team on pre and post op care for patients, acute visits, follow up with patients’ primary care providers, and long-term support/maintenance to ensure patient success. This is an excellent opportunity to work very independently within the Weight Loss Surgery Program.  This position also provides cross coverage for general surgery and colo-rectal surgery. This is an outpatient office-based position with Monday-Friday office hours, no call, no evenings or weekends. 

The ideal candidate will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to join a dedicated and collegial team with 2 Bariatric Physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 3 RNs. Previous experience in Bariatric care a plus.  We are willing to consider and train new grads. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, generous benefits, and allowances for CMEs and Dues.

About Us

Our Bariatrics practice is located on the Danbury Hospital Campus. Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. 

Western Connecticut Health Network includes Danbury, Norwalk, and New Milford Hospitals in addition to our Medical Group, which includes 400+ physicians and 150+ advanced practice providers. Our Network also has over 70 outpatient practice locations, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. We have the ability to coordinate primary care and specialty care needs with the advanced diagnostic and treatment services available through our expansive network.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury 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. Home to Western Connecticut State University, Danbury has abundant local historical, cultural, educational, and recreational attractions. Surrounded by a number of quaint towns with scenic rolling hills, Danbury offers the convenience of contemporary urban life with the beauty of a country lifestyle. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train, car, or bus.  

Job Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Master Degree, State of CT RN and APRN or PA license, CT Controlled Substances and Federal DEA Registration.

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience as APRN or PA preferred. Surgical or Bariatric experience preferred.

 

• Willingness to work 8 hour shifts Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

For more information or to apply to position #1437, click here

Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

or contact Amy Rosoff at amy.rosoff@wchn.org

WCHN 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.

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