Occupational Health PA/NP opportunity in Cranston, Rhode Island
There will be a position in Cranston, Rhode Island for a PA/NP. It will be for a full time/40hrs/wk job in Occupational Health. The job will require the HCP to work alone in an employee health center at the local Pepsi plant. The candidate should have at least 1yr clinical experience, preferably in Occupation medicine, urgent care or family medicine. All CV's will be reviewed. Great benefits to include: 4 wks vacation, enormous retirement plan and competitive salary. Please send your CVs to Narendra Balkarran at nbalkar2@jhmi.edu or directly to Susan Luebbert, Recruiter at sluebbe1@jhmi.edu or call her at (410) 948-1256.
(11/20/08)

Located in historic New London, Connecticut, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited, 280-bed hospital and one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. As a three time recipient of The Consumer Choice Award, and eastern Connecticut’s only CARF accredited acute inpatient rehabilitation facility, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital provides quality, award winning healthcare to communities in eastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island. Our culture of respect, work/life balance and comprehensive benefits continues to attract dedicated professionals who excel at serving our patients.

Physician Assistant - Pequot Emergency Room
Full-time

Performs duties in the assessment, work-up, and treatment of patients and serves as a liaison between patient and physician when necessary. Functions as a first assistant to the physician in the emergency room. Must be a graduate of an AAPA-accredited Physician Assistant program licensed by State of Connecticut Department of Health. One year of experience working in emergency department is preferable. Please apply online at www.lmhospital.org or email your resume to Nicole Greczkowski at ngreczkowski@lmhospital.org.

Lawrence & Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.lmhospital.org
(11/18/08)

Seeking Full-Time Physician Assistant for a great opportunity to join an established PA team in In-Patient Cardiology at Rhode Island Hospital. Responsibilities include: admitting and discharging patients on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) & Intermediate Coronary Care Unit (ICCU); daily formal rounding with the attending Cardiologist; providing medical management for cardiac patients throughout their admission; and triaging patients from the Emergency Department to the CCU/ICCU. Cardiology experience is desired but not required. New graduates with an interest in Cardiology will be considered. Rotating weekend/holiday coverage. Competitive salary and benefits.

Interested candidates should contact:
George R. McKendall, M.D.
Division of Cardiology
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy Street, Suite 814
Providence, RI 02903
Please call (401)444-5891 or
Email: plund@lifespan.org
(11/7/08)

Seeking Physician Assistants for Geriatric Health Care

Be part of the fastest growing field in healthcare…Geriatrics Care of older adults is the fastest growing practice area in health care.  Working in Geriatrics offers experience, skills and knowledge that can be applied to almost every health care specialty.  At MedOptions, we provide behavioral health services to residents of over 350 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maryland.  And the demand for our services continues to grow.

Are you seeking a position where you can develop relationships with your patients and make a difference in their lives? Want to work closer to home? At MedOptions, you can choose the days of the week and hours you wish to work, allowing you to balance your work and personal life.  We have positions available at facilities located throughout Rhode Island with schedules ranging from 8 to 40 hours/week.  And you are eligible for full benefits at only 24 hours.

Looking for an organization that offers support, autonomy and flexibility?  The flexibility extends beyond your schedule—it includes the customization of your orientation and the level of support you receive based on your experience and personal preferences. Our clinicians enjoy strong collaborative relationships with their colleagues. 

Do you want to be part of a team that develops best practices in care for older adults?  If so, please give us a call and learn about how you can make a difference.

Contact: Marianne Wright
800-370-3651, ext 164
Fax: 860-510-0020
E-mail: mwright@medoptionsinc.com
www.medoptionsinc.com
(11/07/08)

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Providence, Rhode Island

Evercare offers a variety of services to help people in all phases of long-term care remain self-sufficient and independent for as long as possible. The company is part of Ovations, a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans ages 50 and older.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Positions require license and certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Provides primary case management of chronic and acute conditions. Reviews the work of others.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide primary care to the frail elderly in their place of residence in collaboration with a physician.
• Develops innovative approaches.
• Sought out as expert.
• Serves as a leader/mentor.
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them.
• Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues.
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions.
• Performs complex conceptual analyses.
• Reviews work performed by others and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements.
• Authorizes deviations from standards.
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects.
• Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an approved NP program or PA program.
• Current professional license and certification.
• Skilled in assessment and treatment of common problems of the elderly.
• Motivates and inspires other team members.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO ANDREA FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.
(11/5/08)

Job opportunity for several PAs - Providence, Rhode Island

Located in the heart of Providence, RI, named one of the best places to live in the US, The Miriam Hospital offers the excitement of the city and the warmth of a community atmosphere. You’ll also find great careers and an unsurpassed standard of excellence in nursing.

We're one of only three hospitals in the country to receive the distinctive Magnet designation for the third time, and the first in New England to achieve this feat. As a private 247-bed, not-for-profit, acute care general hospital, we provide a broad range of medical and surgical services and serve as a major teaching affiliate of Brown Medical School. The Miriam is also ranked as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care by Thomson Healthcare.

We currently have several opportunities available for Physician Assistants. To obtain further information please apply on line at www.LifespanCareers.org or contact (401) 793-2990 to be connected with the appropriate recruiter. EO/AA Employer. We welcome and promote a diverse workforce.
(11/5/08)