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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Torrington, Connecticut

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to practice in a collaborative, high-volume emergency medicine setting while enjoying flexible scheduling and strong interdisciplinary support.

About the Opportunity

Evaluate and manage a diverse population of mixed-acuity emergency department patients within a recently renovated Emergency Department serving approximately 40,000 annual patient visits.

Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and rehabilitation services to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care.

Enjoy a flexible rotating schedule with day and night shifts, no overnight requirements, and no call responsibilities, supporting an exceptional work-life balance.

Practice in a technologically advanced environment utilizing Epic EMR, Dragon dictation, and Ambience AI documentation support tools.

Contribute to a highly collaborative team culture with excellent physician, APP, and nursing support, as well as opportunities for professional growth within Hartford HealthCare.

What Advanced Practitioners Enjoy at Hartford HealthCare

  • Flexible scheduling options with rotating day and night coverage and no overnight shifts.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Strong physician, Advanced Practice Provider, and nursing support.
  • A collegial, team-oriented environment that values collaboration and professional development.
  • Access to Hartford HealthCare's integrated statewide network of specialists, diagnostic services, and transfer resources.

Hartford HealthCare and the Location

Hartford HealthCare is one of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare systems, employing more than 48,000 colleagues across eight hospitals, more than 500 locations of care, and seven recognized institutes.

Through a unified culture focused on excellence, innovation, and accessibility, Hartford HealthCare provides seamless, coordinated care to patients throughout the state.

Located in Torrington, Connecticut, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital serves the northwest region of the state, offering New England charm, vibrant communities, abundant outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and convenient access to both New York City and Boston.

To learn more about this opportunity or express interest, please contact Jennifer Straka at Jennifer.Straka@hhchealth.org.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Active or eligible Connecticut Physician Assistant or APRN licensure.
  • DEA and Connecticut controlled substance registration, or eligibility to obtain.

Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice experience required; Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The physician assistant or nurse practitioner will evaluate and manage a diverse population of patients within a high-volume emergency department. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and specialists to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical managementInterdisciplinary collaborationTriage

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 66% have no call, 68% 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 Emergency Medicine market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 5% in emergency medicine (pa)ranked against 101 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedEmergency Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 66% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings485 in the last 30 days460 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend+6.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (101 Emergency Medicine (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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Emergency Medicine (PA) — ranked against 101 active Emergency Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 31 employers
9
<$150k
8
$150k-175k
13
$175k-200k
6
$200k-225k
2
$225k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Director, Physician Assistant

Pine Park Health · San Francisco, California

$200k-$240k
#2

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$172k-$229k
#3

Family Nurse Practitioner - NP/PA

$50.22-$108.15/hr
#4

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$210k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Emergency Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
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About Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Medical Practices
Hartford, CT
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Flexible scheduling
Strong interdisciplinary support
Epic EMR
Dragon dictation
Ambience AI documentation support

Living in Torrington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.