New! Connecticut Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Opening

ACEP Now; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage

Job summary

ACEP Now is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join their physician-owned team at Waterbury Hospital, Connecticut. With a commitment to clinical autonomy and a collaborative culture, this role offers opportunity in a high-acuity environment.

The position includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, along with the quality of life provided by the surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA Certification required.
• Connecticut PA license (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum one year of Emergency Medicine experience preferred.
• Emergency Medicine fellowship training considered.

Responsibilities

• Join a physician-owned Emergency Medicine group at Waterbury Hospital.
• Work alongside physicians in a high-acuity environment.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care alongside operating independently.

Skills

Independence

Collaboration

Emergency Medicine Experience

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Certification

Connecticut PA license

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Opportunity

Waterbury Hospital | Waterbury, Connecticut

Physician-Owned Emergency Medicine Group | Partnership Track | Level II Trauma Center

Join a physician-owned and physician-managed Emergency Medicine group we are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.

For more than 30 years, we have remained independent, allowing physicians and advanced practice providers to maintain clinical autonomy, influence operational decisions, and practice in a patient-centered environment free from corporate management pressures.

Why Us?

• 100% physician-owned and physician-managed Emergency Medicine group
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME, and malpractice coverage
• Collegial team culture with strong physician and APP collaboration
• Long-term stability with an established independent practice

Waterbury Hospital Emergency Department

Waterbury Hospital is a 357-bed acute care hospital and ACS Level II Trauma Center serving central Connecticut. The Emergency Department treats approximately 45,000 patient visits annually and provides comprehensive emergency, trauma, stroke, cardiac, and critical care services. APPs work alongside experienced emergency physicians in a high-acuity environment with strong specialty support.

ED Snapshot

• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 45,000 visits
• ACS Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Care Programs
• Approximately 36 hours of daily APP coverage
• Diverse patient population with broad pathology exposure
• Modern emergency department with robust specialty backup and hospital resources

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Certification required
• Connecticut PA license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum one year of Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Emergency Medicine fellowship training considered
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a physician-led team

Location

Waterbury offers affordable living with convenient access to New Haven, Hartford, New York City, and Boston. Many providers choose to live in nearby communities such as Cheshire, Middlebury, Southbury, and Oxford, enjoying excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life while remaining close to major metropolitan areas.

Join an Independent Emergency Medicine Practice

If you're seeking a career with a physician-owned organization that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and long-term professional growth, we invite you to explore NEMS and Waterbury Hospital.

Apply Today or Contact Chase Gallatin at 214-962-0431 or send CV to [e-mail]. - applications and confidential inquiries are currently being accepted.