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Waterbury, Connecticut

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

Waterbury, CT – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Medicine Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Current national certification and DEA are required.
  • Current CT state license is a plus.

The Practice

Saint Mary’s Hospital – Waterbury, Connecticut

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909.

  • 347 licensed beds and a Level II Trauma Center.
  • The region’s only pediatric emergency care unit.
  • Award-winning cardiac and stroke care.

The hospital’s satellites and affiliates extend from Waterbury to Wolcott, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Southbury, Prospect and Watertown.

  • The Community
  • Waterbury, Connecticut, known as the "Brass City," is an amazing place to work and call home.
  • Nestled in the Naugatuck Valley, it offers a mix of urban energy and small-town charm.

Residents enjoy landmarks like the historic Palace Theater and the Mattatuck Museum, showcasing art and local history.

Nature lovers can explore nearby Hop Brook Lake or drive a bit farther to Litchfield Hills for hiking and scenic views.

The city’s vibrant dining scene and community events add to its appeal.

Waterbury experiences all four seasons, with snowy winters, colorful falls, and warm summers, perfect for outdoor activities.

  • Its location in central Connecticut provides easy access to New York City and Boston.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local baseball or catch UConn Huskies games nearby.
  • Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more

Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)

Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits

Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave

  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
  • Annual cash bonus

Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees

  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $70 - $90 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Provider, you will serve as a vital member of the emergency care team to improve patient outcomes in the Emergency Department. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality acute care in a Level II Trauma Center setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification and DEA registration. A current Connecticut state license is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTrauma careCardiac careDiagnostic skillsTeam collaborationMedical documentationEmergency procedures

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 41% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter)
4 weeks PTO annually (increases to 6 weeks)
Flexible scheduling
Annual cash bonus
Professional Expense Reimbursement