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Impact Health
Fairfield, Connecticut

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) PRN - Weekend Coverage - Fairfield, CT

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $1.00/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: fairfield, CT 06824Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Impact Health is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide weekend clinical coverageSaturday & Sunday, one or both days!! in our Fairfield, CT Territory!

Impact Health PC, a leading advanced practitioner group in skilled nursing facilities across the Northeast, that is dedicated to prioritizing patient care. We specialize in Medical, Psychiatric Services, Wound Care and Palliative Care.

Are you looking to thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and independence? Do you want to enjoy the freedom of a flexible Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays? If you're an experienced NP or PA seeking a flexible, well-supported role—we want to hear from you.

Join Impact Health PC, where your expertise is valued, and you can make a meaningful impact.

Compensation and Benefits

Earning potential: Fee for Service (1099) Each patient encounter documented and billed according to service codes Flexible Schedule: Saturday & Sunday - Can be both or one of the days 401(k) (Full Time employment Only) Comprehensive Health Benefits (Full Time employment Only) Malpractice insurance provided Paid training and onboarding Ongoing education and clinical support, including physician-level consult access Autonomy with Support to deliver independent care with access to physician-level consults.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centered care using evidence-based practices Collaborate with interdisciplinary facility teams Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage follow-up care Educate patients, families, and staff Complete timely documentation (within 24 hours) Ensure compliance with state regulations in SNF settings Qualifications

Qualifications: Active license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Minimum 2 years of post-certification experience Experience in SNFs, hospitalist roles, emergency departments, or ICU preferred Proficient with EHRs and clinical technology Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset

Key Responsibilities

Provide weekend clinical coverage in skilled nursing facilities, delivering person-centered care and managing treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and ensure timely documentation and compliance with state regulations.

Requirements

Requires an active NP or PA license with at least 2 years of post-certification experience. Preference is given to candidates with experience in SNFs, hospitalist roles, emergency departments, or ICUs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationEHR ProficiencyInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 38% have no call, 65% 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).

Impact Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 21 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) PRN - Weekend Coverage - Fairfield, CT at IMPACT HEALTH a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
18%
Sign-on bonus
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$829k
Typical market rent
$3,347/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.