Advanced Practice Provider Careers at Connecticut Children’s Advanced Practice Providers (APP) at Connecticut Children’s are vital members of the healthcare team who provide high-quality and compassionate care to patients and families. As the only free-standing Level One Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, our nurse practitioners and physician assistants use their advanced education and clinical training to deliver comprehensive care for children of all ages in both pediatric medical and surgical specialties. APPs are part of almost every patient’s experience at Connecticut Children’s. Whether you’re a new graduate or an established clinician, we offer opportunities to advance your career. Our APPs work in ambulatory, emergency, inpatient, and intensive care divisions. They have the opportunity to participate in clinical protocol development, student mentorship, institution-wide committees, quality improvement projects, and the Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice Fellowship Program. Our APP infrastructure includes institutional APP Co-Directors, who report directly to the Executive Management Team, and a vibrant APP Advisory Council. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the opportunity for clinical advancement with our competency based four-step APP Career Ladder. Browse Open Positions Apply for Student Placement Meet Our Advanced Practice Providers Find out what it’s like working as an Advanced Practice Provider at Connecticut Children’s from four members of our incredible team. Rachel Caplan: Nurse Practitioner, Hospital MedicineRachel creates a genuine connection with patients and their families by addressing their questions and concerns in ways they understand. Learn More Sarah Orlando: Physician Assistant, Emergency MedicineSarah’s interest in medicine started when she was young. “I attempted to suture my brother’s finger when I was just 10 years old!” she says. Learn More Kimberley Roche: Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/OncologyFor Kimberley, providing the best care for her patients gives her a sense of purpose which aligns with her alma mater Boston College’s creed “Ite inflammate omnia,” which means Go Set the World Aflame. Learn More James Gerace: Physician Assistant, Neonatology“When a baby goes home with their parents, this inspires me every day to come back and provide the best care possible for these patients to strive and grow,” Jim says. Learn More APPs’ Integral Role in the NICU Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners play an integral role on the care team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Leadership Team Advanced Practice Providers deliver a broad range of essential services, both patient and non-patient facing. The leadership team in the Office for Advanced Practice Providers is experienced and dedicated to all APPs. Basia Adams, RN, APRN, DNP Co-Director, Office of Advanced Practice Providers Instructor, Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine View Full Profile > Garry Lapidus, PA-C, MPH Co-Director, Office of Advanced Practice Providers Director, Research Operations & Development, Connecticut Children’s Research Institute Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Public Health, University of Connecticut School of Medicine View Full Profile > News and Recognition The Office of Advanced Practice Providers publishes a quarterly newsletter, hosts an Advisory Council and presents an Annual APP Excellence Award. Read the most recent newsletter Learn more about the APP Advisory Council View this year’s APP Excellence Award winners
