Physician Assistant $25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care in Branford, CT is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to evaluate and treat patients across all ages in a fast-paced urgent care setting. The role includes performing procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound management, splinting, and foreign body removal.

You will order and interpret diagnostic tests, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and document encounters in the EMR while delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Current PA or NP license in good standing.
• Certification as PA or NP with required state credentials.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Controlled substance registration where applicable.
• Minimum one year in urgent care, emergency medicine, or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all ages in urgent care.
• Perform laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound management, splinting, foreign body removal.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (lab and radiology).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to optimize outcomes.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and maintain quality care standards.

Skills

Laceration repair

Incision and drainage

Splinting

Foreign body removal

Education

State Medical License

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Controlled Substance Registration

Job description

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Branford Full time Physician Assistant Branford, Branford, CT, US

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

Exciting Opportunity at our brand new Branford Facility – $25,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Join a Team That Puts Providers First

Become part of a team connected to one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations. At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, we know exceptional patient care starts with supporting the clinicians who deliver it. We've built an urgent care organization focused on providing the resources, operational support, and scheduling flexibility providers need to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.

Why Providers Choose Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care

Exceptional Clinical Support

Practice with confidence alongside experienced colleagues, engaged clinical leadership, and an integrated support network. As Chief Medical Officer Dr. Raffoul shares, "experts are at your fingertips," giving providers access to specialty referrals, care coordination resources, and the broader Yale New Haven Health network to help patients navigate the next steps in their care.

What Our Providers Say

That commitment to support is reflected in the experiences of providers across our organization. Clinicians consistently highlight the approachable medical leadership, exceptional teamwork, and collaborative culture that make Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care a special place to practice. As one provider shared, "There's never a moment that you can't reach out to someone with a question."

What Our Patients Say

The impact of that support is reflected in the experience our patients receive every day. Recent feedback from Branford patients highlights the compassionate, efficient care our teams strive to deliver:

Excellent care. Courteous and very friendly atmosphere.

Very detailed, fast and exceptional care from check-in to the provider.

Our dedicated scheduling team works directly with providers to create fair, thoughtful schedules. We believe provider scheduling should be driven by people, not software.

Structured and Predictable Schedules

We provide consistency and advance visibility whenever possible so providers can better balance work and life.

We take provider geography into account and work to minimize unnecessary travel between locations whenever feasible.

Strong Compensation and Bonus Opportunity

Competitive compensation is complemented by meaningful bonus opportunities.

Weekend schedules are structured around 8-hour shifts, creating more balance outside of work.

Your Role

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all age groups in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Perform common urgent care procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound management, splinting, and foreign body removal.
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and episodic conditions.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing results including laboratory and radiology studies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, nursing teams, and specialists to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
• Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining quality, safety, and service excellence standards.

The Difference

We are committed to creating an environment where providers can focus on practicing medicine while feeling supported, respected, and connected to their team. Backed by Yale New Haven Health, we've built a provider-focused urgent care model designed around what matters most: strong clinical support, thoughtful scheduling, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.
• Attractive Bonus Potential: Competitive base salary plus annual retention bonuses and a monthly productivity bonus.
• Thoughtful Scheduling: Advance visibility designed to support both professional success and personal commitments.
• Community Impact: Make a difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the communities we serve.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop within a growing, system-supported urgent care organization.

Qualifications

• Current State Medical License.
• Controlled Substance Registration.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Current PALS Certification.
• Minimum one year of Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or comparable acute care experience preferred.
• Strong procedural experience including.
• Laceration repair.
• Incision and drainage.
• Splinting and orthopedic-related conditions.
• Foreign body removal.
• Wound management.
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan.
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care is an equal-opportunity employer. We recognize and celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, we're committed to maintaining an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. The Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care team embraces our differences and knows that our diverse culture is a strength that drives our success.