Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Assistant Opportunity in Derby, CT
Listed compensation
$125K - $165K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$165k | Cardiology median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Physician Assistant listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 53 postings, 46 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 355 in the last 30 days | 286 the 30 days before (+24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Physician Assistant Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
43 jobs · 22 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
40 jobs · 22 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Physician AssistantContract
Akicita Federal · Rosebud, South Dakota
Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates
Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon
Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate
$172k-$229kProgram Director Associate CMIO - Inpatient - Physician Assistant
$148k-$213k