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Hartford, Connecticut

Orthopedics-Physician Assistant-Full-Time

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults), including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner.

Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to seek assistance.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Perform thorough evaluations, histories, and examinations for pediatric patients from neonates to young adults. Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop and implement necessary care plans and perform appropriate medical procedures.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and current Connecticut state licensure. Must possess a valid federal DEA and CT Controlled Substance Registration, with BLS/PALS certifications depending on role privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric EvaluationPatient History TakingPhysical ExaminationCare PlanningClinical AssessmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalismPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedics-Physician Assistant-Full-Time at Connecticut Children's a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 296 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (pa)ranked against 296 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery PA listings in Connecticut6 active293 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 64% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery PA hiring demand#4 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 77 postings, 149 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery PA listings85 in the last 30 days71 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery PA pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (296 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 296 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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