Pain Management Westport - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Location Detail: 300 Post Road West Wstprt (10489)
Shift Detail: Mon-Fri
Position Summary
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join its Pain Management team. This role provides comprehensive outpatient care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain across multiple Fairfield County locations, including Westport, Wilton, Milford, and Fairfield.
The provider works collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate interventional procedures, and deliver ongoing pain management care within an integrated spine care model.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct initial consultations and comprehensive evaluations for patients presenting with acute and chronic pain conditions.
Obtain detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and assess patient symptoms and functional limitations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized pain management treatment plans.
Provide follow-up care to assess treatment effectiveness, manage symptoms, and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Perform pain management injections and other appropriate interventional procedures within the provider’s training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and determine appropriate treatment options.
Educate patients on pain management strategies, treatment options, and expectations for recovery and functional improvement.
Support a comprehensive approach to spine care, including conservative treatment, interventional pain management, surgical referrals, and weight management services when appropriate.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Promote high-quality, patient-centered care focused on safety, clinical outcomes, and improved quality of life.
Work Schedule and Practice Setting
- Full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week.
- Monday through Friday schedule.
- Outpatient practice across Hartford HealthCare locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Professional Development and Benefits
Hartford HealthCare offers a supportive, physician-led environment with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and collaboration with experienced clinicians. Benefits highlighted in the posting include competitive compensation, a 401(k) matching program, tiered medical benefits, continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement, and access to advanced practice provider development and provider wellness programs.
Qualifications
Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
- Prior clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred.
- Experience in pain management, interventional procedures, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rheumatology, or primary care is strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, communication, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a physician-led, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% 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 | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,605 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant 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) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Connecticut | 102 active | 4,769 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 66% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Physician Assistant listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pain Medicine listings | 83 in the last 30 days | 50 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pain Management Westport - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,605 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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