Physician Assistant (Float)

Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus potential

Thoughtful scheduling

Community impact

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care is seeking a qualified provider to evaluate and treat patients across all ages in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will perform laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound management, splinting, and foreign body removal while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialists.

The role requires active CT licensure, DEA, and APC certification, with strong procedural experience and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active State Medical License or eligible to practice in CT.
• Current Controlled Substance Registration and valid Federal DEA Registration.
• Certification as an Advanced Practitioner (APC) preferred.
• PALS and ACLS certification required or current within expiry window.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all ages 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.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, nursing teams, and specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Laceration repair

Incision & drainage

Wound management

Splinting

Foreign body removal

Procedural skills

Education

State Medical License

Controlled Substance Registration

Federal DEA Registration

Certification as an Advanced Practitioner

PALS and ACLS Certification

Job description

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 the resources of one of the region's leading healthcare organizations.Scheduling Built Around People: 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.Commute-Conscious Staffing: 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.Better Weekend Work-Life Balance: 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.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, nursing teams, and specialists to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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 and advance visibility designed to support both professional success and personal commitments.Community Impact: Make a difference in the lives of patients in your local community.

Qualifications

State Medical LicenseControlled Substance RegistrationFederal DEA RegistrationCertification as an Advanced PractitionerPALS and ACLS CertificationMinimum 1 year of urgent care or emergency medicine experience preferredStrong procedural experience including laceration repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, and orthopedic-related conditionsRelevant professional experience required

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.

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