Acute Care Surgeon

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, a member of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking talented physicians to join their growing Acute Care Surgery Program. They are currently recruiting for an Acute Care Surgeon / Surgical Intensivist and a Trauma Program Leadership Opportunity within a collaborative, high-performing team. Providers will enjoy a high-volume, diverse clinical experience at a busy community teaching hospital with robust academic affiliations.

Practice Info

• Community teaching hospital and designated Level III Trauma Center with plans to pursue Level II Trauma Center verification in 2028
• Acute care surgery program includes seven full-time Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Surgeons, seven full-time Trauma Advanced Practice Providers, and more than 25 Surgical and Critical Care APPs
• Collaborative multidisciplinary trauma and critical care teams
• Academic affiliations with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University School of Medicine
• Growing robotic emergency general surgery program
• Opportunities to develop elective surgery practices based on individual interests

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care services
• Advance clinical excellence, mentor surgeons and APPs, support quality initiatives, and prepare for future Level II Trauma Center designation (leadership role)
• Participate in research and teaching opportunities
• Engage in academic and clinical faculty activities

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package

Benefits

• Protected non-clinical time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available
• Malpractice coverage provided

Shift & Schedule

• Twelve-hour shifts

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care preferred for intensivist position
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Leadership candidates should possess demonstrated trauma or acute care surgery leadership experience
• Physicians with three or more years of experience preferred; outstanding early-career candidates will be considered