Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in emergency medicine (pa) | ranked against 101 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 66% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 485 in the last 30 days | 460 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 |
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.
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