Beginly Health Log in
Canterbury, CT banner Up to $200K
Privia Health logo

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Privia Health · Canterbury, CT

Posted June 29, 2026

Canterbury, CT · 132 Westminster Road, Canterbury, CT, US, 06331

Thompson Medical | Thompson & Canterbury, CT

Thompson Medical is an exceptional, family-oriented primary care practice seeking a Physician Assistant interested in family medicine to join our tight-knit team. We pride ourselves on performing high-quality care by practicing unhurried, patient-centered care and treating our community like family.

Quick Look:

  • Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Call/Weekends: None. No on-call, evening, or weekend requirements.
  • Locations: Outpatient clinics in Thompson and Canterbury, CT (20 minutes apart).

Practice Overview:

  • Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively alongside 2 Board-Certified Physicians, 2 physician assistants, and a highly tenured support staff featuring a dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant-to-provider ratio.
  • Broad Scope of Care: Manage the full spectrum of chronic and acute conditions for a diverse patient demographic spanning from newborns to geriatrics, seeing an average of 16-20 patients per day.
  • Clinical Duties: Provide comprehensive primary care, including routine physicals, annual wellness exams, and basic women’s health care, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and continuity of care.
  • Professional Growth: Enjoy a thorough, dedicated training and onboarding period tailored to your needs, making this an ideal environment for unparalleled mentorship and long-term stability.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Offering a competitive guaranteed base salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k)
    • CME & License Reimbursement
    • Health Insurance
    • Malpractice Coverage
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Mentorship & Onboarding Support

Qualifications:

  • Licensure: Active, unrestricted Connecticut PA license (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Experience: Open to all experience levels; new graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Attributes: Strong bedside manner, a relationship-based approach to care, and HIPAA compliance.

Our practice is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 5,200+ providers with over 1,300+ locations in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.

Colorado, New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 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

Text: 571.453.7542

Email: Christian.Farris@PriviaHealth.com

Learn more about Privia Medical Group here: priviahealth.com

Employer

Privia Health

Privia Health elevates the patient-provider relationship by delivering tools, talent, and technology built to transform healthcare. Our proven, physician-focused platform is designed to reduce unnecessary costs, achieve better outcomes, and improve patient health and provider well-being.

We meet providers where they are in their volume-to-value journey so that — together — we can advance care for patients. We partner with payers, health systems, and employers to better align reimbursements with quality, outcomes, and performance.

Preserve autonomy, remain competitive, and reduce administrative burden to spend more time focused on patients.

Livability

—
Canterbury population
$344K
Avg 3-bedroom home
—
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Providence
31.3 mi
Pop. 1,270,529
Hartford
35.5 mi
Pop. 969,171
Worcester
40.8 mi
Pop. 487,014
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Northeastern Connecticut County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$344K
Avg 3-bedroom home
—
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
—
Avg high / low
—
Yearly rainfall
—
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 06331
5,082
Total residents
2,592
Male residents
2,490
Female residents
Age distribution
total
5,082
0-9
385
10-19
488
20-29
321
30-39
661
40-49
826
50-59
619
60-69
1,042
70-79
535
80+
205
Ethnicity
White
4,353
Black Or African American
77
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
0
Asian
73
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
0
Two Or More
579
Source: US Census Bureau
Nearby airports
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 29.74 mi
Westerly State Airport (WST) 26.10 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) 39.92 mi
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) 53.90 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) 54.77 mi
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) 64.69 mi
Source: FAA database