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Derby, Connecticut

Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Assistant Opportunity in Derby, CT

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125K - $165K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with interest or experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology for a full-time opportunity with a respected Connecticut-based physician group near New Haven, Derby, Shelton, Naugatuck, and the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an APP to work closely with cardiology and electrophysiology providers while supporting patients with arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, ICDs, cardiac rhythm concerns, device management needs, and ongoing cardiac care.

Candidates with cardiology, electrophysiology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or related APP experience are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity offers a competitive specialty APP compensation package, with estimated earning potential in the range of $125,000 - $165,000+, depending on electrophysiology experience, cardiology background, schedule, responsibilities, and final practice structure.

Requirements

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Active or eligible Connecticut license
  • Cardiology or electrophysiology experience preferred
  • Experience with arrhythmia care, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, ICDs, or cardiac rhythm management preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative specialty practice environment

Benefits

  • Competitive specialty APP compensation package
  • Estimated earning potential of $125,000 - $165,000+
  • Full-time cardiac electrophysiology opportunity
  • Work closely with cardiology and EP physicians
  • Excellent specialty growth opportunity for an APP with cardiology interest
  • Collaborative outpatient and specialty-focused setting
  • Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed with qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities

The provider will work closely with cardiology and electrophysiology physicians to support patients with arrhythmias and cardiac rhythm concerns. Responsibilities include device management for pacemakers and ICDs and providing ongoing cardiac care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Atrial Fibrillation ManagementPacemaker ManagementICD ManagementPatient CommunicationCollaborative Practice

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physician Assistant weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$150k (36 salary observations; 161 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (2,601 salary observations; 9,478 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
68%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,889/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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