Physician Assistant (PA) - Per-diem

Per Diem Physician Assistant | Southeastern Connecticut

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

SCADD is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce 2026 Best Place to Work, a Hartford Courant Top Workplace award, Non-Profit of the Year and Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to provide routine monitoring and treatment for individuals receiving care across SCADD programs, working alongside our nursing, physician, and psychiatric teams to deliver the best possible care and outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive per diem rate.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You’ll Do

• Perform psychiatric assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and select and initiate appropriate treatment
• Order and monitor laboratory and routine diagnostic tests
• Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological medications, with ongoing medication management for assigned patients
• Collaborate with our psychiatrist and physician to develop effective psychotropic and Medication Assisted Treatment regimens
• Review and adjust treatment plans with patients and families to support progress toward their goals
• Coordinate with nursing and clinic staff on medications and medical and treatment support services
• Work with other clinical teams and programs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide direction to nursing and physician staff on general health issues and help develop interdisciplinary treatment protocols
• Practice evidence-based care and comply with all practice standards, policies, and local, state, and federal laws
• Help orient new employees and share knowledge with the team

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant
• Active Connecticut PA license in good standing
• DEA registration, or eligibility for DEA registration
• CPR certification
• CEUs as required to keep your license current
• Strong clinical judgment, clear written and verbal communication, and thorough, timely documentation
• A recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you’re ready to bring your clinical expertise to work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Apply today at careers.scadd.org

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.