Full Job Description
Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) Urgent Care outpatient site located in the charm of South Windsor, Connecticut invites practicing Physician Assistants (PA-C) to apply for a Per Diem Shift opportunity offering a flexible schedule and work-life balance. You will find at Eastern Connecticut Health Network a driving commitment to lifelong learning in a rewarding work environment dedicated to compassionate clinical excellence. We welcome you to join our medical staff team.
About Eastern Connecticut Health Network:
Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that includes two respected acute-care hospitals: Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospital. Together, they offer 249 beds and are supported by approximately 500 physicians and advanced practitioners. The network encompasses multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, comprehensive inpatient clinical services, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well as at several of ECHN’s primary care practice sites. Talented family medicine physicians support the Family Medicine Residency Program. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 – 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 – 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, which has enhanced its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.
Eastern Connecticut Health Network Highlights:
- Highly competitive pay rate
- Employer paid malpractice coverage
- Best class operations, rewarding work environment, and supportive team
- Free easy access to on-site parking and on-site laboratory and medical imaging services
Requirements:
- Graduate advance degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program with 1 or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in an urgent care or emergency room setting.
- Connecticut license, Federal DEA, and controlled substance registration (CSR) or soon eligible
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE AND LOVE WHERE YOU WORK
Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking/hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England, sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region’s ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall.
Location: Prospect Medical Holdings · Urgent Care Schedule: Per Diem, Varies