Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Urgent Care Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut (Multiple Clinic Locations Within ~35 Minutes) Schedule: Full-Time

Organization Overview

This opportunity is with a privately owned, well-established urgent care group serving communities throughout the greater New Haven region. The organization operates multiple modern clinics that provide high-quality, convenient walk-in care for patients of all ages.

Clinics are fully equipped with on-site X-ray, labs, and procedure capabilities, supported by experienced medical assistants, radiology staff, and a dedicated administrative team. Providers benefit from a collaborative environment and efficient workflows that allow for high-quality patient care.

Position Summary

The group is seeking multiple Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician Assistants to join its urgent care team across several New Havenarea clinics.

Providers rotate between local urgent care centers, all located within approximately 35 minutes of one another. Shifts are predictable and structured, and providers may work independently or alongside another PA, NP, or supervising physician depending on the day.

Candidates must have at least one year of post-training PA clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or another acute care setting.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages

• Perform standard urgent care procedures including:

  • Suturing

  • Splinting

  • Incision & drainage

  • Basic orthopedic procedures

• Conduct workers' compensation evaluations and employment physicals

• Utilize Experity EMR for documentation and order entry

• Rotate across multiple local urgent care clinics in the New Haven region

• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, radiology staff, and MAs

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain clinical documentation and adhere to organizational protocols

Schedule Requirements

• Clinics open 7 days/week | 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

• Full-time schedule: 7 twelve-hour shifts every two weeks

• Must be able to work four weekend shifts per month

• Must be DOT certified or willing to obtain certification after hiring

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licensure & Certification

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible PA

• Active Connecticut PA license (or eligibility to obtain)

• DOT certification (or willingness to acquire post-hire)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of post-training experience required

• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, or similar settings preferred

Skills

• Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, I&D, etc.)

• Excellent clinical decision-making abilities

• Ability to work independently and in collaborative settings

• Strong communication and patient counseling skills

Compensation and Benefits

• (commensurate with experience)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• HSA

• Profit sharing opportunities

• Paid Time Off:

  • 1 week PTO

  • 1 week sick leave

  • 1 week CME

• Annual CME stipend

• Malpractice coverage provided

Lifestyle Information New Haven, Connecticut

• Coastal city along the Long Island Sound

• Home to Yale University and diverse cultural, dining, and educational amenities

• Easy ferry access to Long Island for day trips

• Population of over 130,000