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Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Physician - Hospitalist - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus!

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Stafford Springs, CT – Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $50k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Hospital Medicine physicians.
  • Current CT license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital – Stafford Springs, Connecticut
  • 96-bed hospital; ICU patients are transferred.
  • Caters to a rural population with low acuity.
  • Mix of patients between med surg and behavioral health coverage.
  • Sub-specialty backup includes cardiology, pulmonology, and nephrology.
  • Providers must be comfortable with C Lines.
  • On-site labs and imaging available.
  • Vituity staffed Emergency Department offers integrated care solutions at this site!

The Community

Stafford Springs, Connecticut, nestled in Tolland County, is a charming town known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and welcoming community.

Located in northeastern Connecticut, it offers a perfect balance between small-town charm and accessibility to major cities like Hartford and Springfield, MA.

The town boasts unique attractions such as the historic Stafford Motor Speedway, drawing racing fans, and the Staffordville Reservoir for outdoor enthusiasts.

Nearby, Shenipsit State Forest provides excellent hiking opportunities, while larger destinations like Sturbridge, MA, and Hartford’s cultural scene are within easy reach.

Residents enjoy four distinct seasons, from vibrant autumn foliage to mild summers.

The town’s strong community spirit, local businesses, and recreational opportunities make it an ideal place to live and work. Stafford Springs’ deep-rooted history, friendly atmosphere, and scenic landscapes create a truly special place to call home.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Physicians will provide hospital medicine services at Johnson Memorial Hospital, a 96-bed facility catering to a rural population with low acuity. Responsibilities include managing a mix of med surg and behavioral health patients and being comfortable with C Lines insertion.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified Hospital Medicine Physicians, with a current CT license being a plus. Providers are expected to manage low acuity cases and be comfortable with C Lines, while ICU patients are transferred out.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Med Surg CoverageICU Patient Transfer Management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

4
<$300k
12
$300k-330k
5
$330k-395k
6
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
PSLF eligible
9%
CME allowance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Stafford Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$2,000/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
Life and AD&D Coverage
401k with Profit Distribution
Annual Cash Bonus
EAP