Physician Assistant - Wound Care - Part Time

Physician AssistantPart-Time

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Job Description

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in wound care but is not required; on the job training will be provided as necessary. As a key member of our wound care team, you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and managing complex wounds, while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Location & Schedule

  • Part Time, 16-20 hours per week
  • Primarily office-based, including the following office locations; Fairfield, Trumbull, Shelton and Orange with possible rounding at local acute rehab facilities

Essential Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines and best practices
  • Provide wound care procedures/treatments autonomously including debridement, I&D, wound culture, etc.
  • Utilize advanced wound care modalities, such as negative pressure wound therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, to optimize wound healing outcomes.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on proper techniques, prevention strategies and the importance of adherence to treatment plans
  • Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
  • Demonstrates organization, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities
  • Prescribe medications, including narcotics, controlled substances or class scheduled drugs with Supervising Physician’s documentation in the patient medical record
  • Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Valid Nurse Practitioner or PA-C license in state of Connecticut
  • Valid Controlled substance and DEA license
  • 2+ years of wound care experience preferred

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Reimbursement for liensure/credentialing fees
  • CME allowance
  • Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Free Parking

Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) has been serving patients in the greater New Haven area for over 60 years. Our practice has merged with several surrounding orthopaedic groups over the past several years and has become the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England.

Due to our quality of care and attentiveness to our patients, we are proudly the team of orthopaedic physicians for multiple colleges and high schools as well as have our own physical therapy centers.

In addition to our orthopaedic service line, we have three MRI suites, (5) acute care orthopaedic walk-in centers and a surgery center in Branford.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive wound assessments and perform specialized treatments such as debridement and negative pressure therapy. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients on treatment plans and prevention strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner or PA-C license in Connecticut along with valid controlled substance and DEA licenses. While 2+ years of wound care experience is preferred, on-the-job training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Wound assessmentPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationMedication prescriptionClinical documentation

Wound Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Connecticut76 active4,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 76% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists#26 of 26 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
15
<$160k
18
$160k-180k
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2
$200k-220k
3
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

46 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Wound Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 41 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Hamden, Connecticut
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) contributions
Company-paid life insurance
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Reimbursement for licensure/credentialing fees
CME allowance
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$833k
Typical market rent
$3,430/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.