New Jersey Transit

Primary Care Physician Assistant

New Jersey Transit$135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • Active NP license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain one
  • 1-2 years of experience in primary care or outpatient settings required
  • Strong communication skills focused on patient-centered care

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care in an outpatient setting
  • See 18-22 patients daily
  • Perform comprehensive assessments for sick and well visits
  • Offer gynecologic care as part of services
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
  • Promote preventive care tailored to individual patient needs
  • Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members
  • Ensure accurate documentation per healthcare standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Generous paid time off and CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Primary Care Physician Assistant

Job Description:

Gales Ferry Medical Group | Gales Ferry, CT

Gales Ferry Medical Group is a physician-owned, private practice seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our internal medicine team on a full-time or part-time basis. Open since the 1970s, we pride ourselves on building deep, lasting relationships with our patients in a highly flexible, supportive environment that champions excellent work-life balance.

Quick Look:

  • Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time (3 - 4 days/week). Highly flexible scheduling with a designated weekday off. Very light, shared rotating call. No weekends.
  • Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively alongside 2 Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and a dedicated support staff. Training will involve an extended appointment length during ramp-up period to ensure a smooth transition and unhurried care.
  • Location: Outpatient clinic in Gales Ferry, CT (optional, highly flexible opportunity to conduct some nursing home rounds).

Practice Overview:

  • Broad Scope of Care: Manage a diverse adult patient panel with a significant geriatric population. The role involves providing comprehensive primary care services, including sick and well visits and some general gynecologic care.
  • Clinical Duties: Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including chronic disease management, acute sick visits, and preventative care. Opportunities to perform joint injections, basic women's health exams (Pap smears), prostate exams, and diabetes education.
  • Modern Workflows: Step into a highly respected, established practice where patients are never treated like numbers, seeing families who have been with the practice for over 40 years. Precepting opportunities are also available for those interested in mentoring future APPs.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Offering a competitive base salary with bonus opportunities, complemented by an outstanding benefits package.
    • Bonus Eligibility
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k)
    • CME & License Reimbursement
    • Health Insurance
    • Malpractice Coverage
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Mentorship & Onboarding Support

Qualifications:

  • Licensure: Active, unrestricted Connecticut license (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Experience: 1-2 years of clinical practicing experience in primary care or an outpatient setting is preferred; however, highly motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Attributes: Strong bedside manner, a relationship-based approach to care, and HIPAA compliance.

Colorado, New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $135,000 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Interested in being considered or learning more about the position? Apply here or contact us directly:

Christian Farris

Manager, Provider Recruitment

Privia Medical Group



Email: [email protected]

Learn more about Privia Medical Group here: priviahealth.com

Job Details

City : Gales Ferry

State : CT

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Get in touch with:

Christian Farris

[email protected]
Text/Call Me - 517-234-0596

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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