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Griffin Hospital
Derby, Connecticut

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Internal Medicine/Family Medicine - Shelton

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Overview

Griffin Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Internal Medicine/Family Medicine team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of clinical experience providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult and/or family medicine populations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) who is committed to delivering high-quality primary care, developing long-term relationships with patients, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients in an Internal Medicine/Family Medicine setting.
  • Perform thorough histories and physical examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
  • Provide preventive care, health education, and counseling.
  • Manage chronic disease conditions and coordinate appropriate specialty referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Promote evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and high-quality clinical outcomes.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and other activities supporting Griffin Health's commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

  • National board certification appropriate to the provider's discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, or a related setting.
  • Current BLS certification; additional certifications as required for the position.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, equitable, and patient-centered care.

Why Join Griffin Health?

Join a collaborative healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the community. This position offers an experienced APP the opportunity to practice with clinical autonomy while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationChronic Disease ManagementCollaboration

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% 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).

How many Family Medicine NP jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine NP median $160k (middle half $145k–$163k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine NP listings in Connecticut64 active3,612 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 12% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine NP hiring demand#2 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed
New Family Medicine NP listings1,729 in the last 30 days1,405 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Salary Distribution

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$250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$1,914/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.