Part-Time Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Connecticut Orthopaedics Has Been Named The

#1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Orthopedic Urgent Care team. In this role, you will help patients receive timely treatment for acute musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions, allowing them to get back to the activities they enjoy as quickly and safely as possible.

As a key member of our orthopedic care team, you will evaluate and treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions, including fractures, sprains, strains, sports-related injuries, and other musculoskeletal concerns.

You will work closely with orthopedic surgeons, radiology staff, and clinical support teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Competitive sign-on bonus available!

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and other tests.
  • Perform orthopedic procedures, including splinting, casting, injections, reducations, and application of DME
  • Develop treatment plans and provide patient education on recovery and injury prevention.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care and follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.

Location & Schedule

  • Hamden Urgent Care office
  • Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm

Experience/Educational Requirements

  • Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, orthopedic specific experience preferred

Salary

  • Starting part-time salary range: $62,000-$75,000, based on experience
  • Eligible for a $2,500k sign on bonus

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Free Parking
  • Reimbursement for credentialing fees
  • CEU allowance and days

The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee’s contribution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an urgent care setting. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and perform orthopedic procedures such as casting and splinting.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold valid state licensure. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required, with orthopedic-specific experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic evaluationDiagnosisDiagnostic imaging interpretationReductionsDME applicationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Urgent Care Physician Assistant at Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 358 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Hamden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,359/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Hamden, Connecticut
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) contributions
Company-paid life insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniform allowance
Free Parking
Reimbursement for credentialing fees