<p>Rheumatology Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) Opening in Norwalk CT (One hour from NYC)</p> <p>Nuvance Health, formerly known as Western Connecticut Health, is seeking a part-time Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our long established and busy employed Rheumatology practice in Norwalk, Connecticut. The practice includes three Rheumatologists, one Physician Assistant, and excellent support staff. The position is based in our outpatient office and follows a Monday-Friday office schedule. No evenings, weekends, or call. Norwalk Hospital is located about one hour outside of New York City in suburban Fairfield County, Connecticut, nearby to Westchester County. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including allowances for CME/Dues and CME time.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with previous experience in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Orthopedics, Hospitalist Medicine and/or Pain Management. The practice only treats adult patients. The candidate should be looking to join a dedicated and collegial team working to meet the needs of our large primary care referral base. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits package, and allowances for CMEs and Dues expenses. Connecticut state Advanced Practitioner licensure, Controlled Substance Registration, and Federal DEA are required.</p> <p>Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is also a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.</p> <p>Norwalk Hospital is ideally situated in Fairfield County, Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound. The city of Norwalk is rich in cultural diversity and offers many venues for 4 season outdoor and indoor recreation. There are highly rated public and private schools and universities in our area. New York City is easily accessible by car or train. Norwalk Hospital has been a proud part of this community since 1892.</p> <p>Norwalk Hospital is a member of Nuvance Health, a network which 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.</p> <p>For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, APP Recruitment, via email stephanie.ramirez@nuvancehealth.org. All inquiries are strictly confidential.</p> <p>We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.</p> <p>WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical</p>