Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – UConn Medical Group – Farmington, CT
American Headache Society, Farmington, CT, United States
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – UConn Medical Group – Farmington, CT
November 6, 2025
UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with experience in Neurology. This position will be located UConn Medical Group - Neurology Department located on 5 Munson Road, Farmington, CT, this position will specialize in headache.
Join a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in headache care, research, and education. Ideal candidates will have experience in neurology and headache medicine.
SCHEDULE:
Full time, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hr shifts.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries
Performs physical examinations, and special examinations; takes medical histories
Develops plans of care
Intervenes in crisis situations or patient deterioration; provides routine and illness care
Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests and evaluates results
Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
Maintains patient medical records
May develop policies/procedures; participates in or designs changes in the system of care delivery
May participate in clinical research
Participates in medical student and health professional teaching; acts as a clinical consultant to peers and other health care professionals
Performs all other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states.
Knowledge of medication and their interactions and reactions.
Physical assessment skills and counseling skills.
Oral and written communication skill.
Skill in performing invasive procedures.
Ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure; ability to formulate plans of care; decision making ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program and/or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (APRN) program
Current unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) license in the State of Connecticut.
Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license.
PREFERRED: One (1) year Neurology experience and/or specializing in headaches.
FULL TIME MINIMUM EQUIVALENT SALARY: $122,678 - additional based on experience.
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November 6, 2025
UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with experience in Neurology. This position will be located UConn Medical Group - Neurology Department located on 5 Munson Road, Farmington, CT, this position will specialize in headache.
Join a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in headache care, research, and education. Ideal candidates will have experience in neurology and headache medicine.
SCHEDULE:
Full time, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hr shifts.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries
Performs physical examinations, and special examinations; takes medical histories
Develops plans of care
Intervenes in crisis situations or patient deterioration; provides routine and illness care
Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests and evaluates results
Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
Maintains patient medical records
May develop policies/procedures; participates in or designs changes in the system of care delivery
May participate in clinical research
Participates in medical student and health professional teaching; acts as a clinical consultant to peers and other health care professionals
Performs all other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states.
Knowledge of medication and their interactions and reactions.
Physical assessment skills and counseling skills.
Oral and written communication skill.
Skill in performing invasive procedures.
Ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure; ability to formulate plans of care; decision making ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program and/or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (APRN) program
Current unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) license in the State of Connecticut.
Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license.
PREFERRED: One (1) year Neurology experience and/or specializing in headaches.
FULL TIME MINIMUM EQUIVALENT SALARY: $122,678 - additional based on experience.
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