Physiatrist / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

• Location Detail: Ledyard
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Opportunity in Connecticut
• A Unique Opportunity to Make a Difference Through Community-Centered Care

Hartford HealthCare is proud to partner with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) in the development of the Pequot Wellness Center, an innovative, community-anchored health center grounded in culture, connection, and whole-person wellness.

We are seeking a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join this exciting initiative through a unique hybrid practice combining outpatient care at the Pequot Wellness Center with inpatient and consultative services at Backus Hospital.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who enjoys the breadth of physiatry practice and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both community and hospital settings. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a distinctive model of wellness that honors Native traditions while benefiting from the clinical expertise and resources of a leading integrated health care system.

The Opportunity

• Position: General Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
• Locations: Pequot Wellness Center, Mashantucket, CT, and Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT

Schedule

Three days per week providing outpatient PM&R services at the Pequot Wellness Center and two days per week providing inpatient and consultative PM&R services at Backus Hospital.

Practice Model: Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment encompassing community-based outpatient care and hospital-based rehabilitation and consultation services.

Patient Population: Members of federally recognized Native American tribes, as well as the broader southeastern Connecticut community, including hospitalized patients at Backus Hospital.

About the Pequot Wellness Center

The Pequot Wellness Center is envisioned as more than a health center—it is a place of belonging, trust, and comprehensive wellness. Hartford HealthCare is proud to support this community partnership, bringing clinical excellence and resources to a model of care that recognizes the importance of culture, tradition, and the many factors that contribute to health and healing.

The Center's Approach Is Rooted In

• Respect for Native cultures, traditions, and lived experiences.
• Community-centered care that supports individuals and families across generations.
• An integrated approach to physical, emotional, and social wellness.
• Collaboration across primary care, behavioral health, specialty services, and community resources.
• A commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and meaningful community engagement.

Why Join Hartford HealthCare?

Enjoy the opportunity to practice in a close-knit, collaborative environment while benefiting from the resources and stability of Connecticut's largest integrated health care system.

• Join a physician-led medical group with strong operational support and a commitment to physician wellness.
• Benefit from a broad network of specialty services and internal referrals.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues across a comprehensive health care system.

Access professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities through the Hartford HealthCare Physician Leadership Development Institute.

Be part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and improving the health of the communities it serves.

The Ideal Candidate

• Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for a Connecticut medical license.
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered outpatient and inpatient rehabilitative care.
• Values cultural humility, listening, and building trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Demonstrates an interest in community-based care, health equity, and working with diverse populations.
• Brings a collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to an evolving, community-focused model of care.
• Experience working with Native American, Indigenous, rural, or underserved communities is welcomed, as is a genuine interest in learning and engaging respectfully with the community.

Discover Southeastern Connecticut

Located in the beautiful southeastern region of Connecticut, Mashantucket and Norwich offer a distinctive blend of natural beauty, history, and community connection. Enjoy access to the Mystic shoreline, coastal New England towns, outdoor recreation, and excellent schools, all while remaining conveniently connected to Hartford, Providence, Boston, and New York City.

Take the Next Step

• If you are looking for an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical practice with a broader purpose, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
• To learn more or schedule a confidential, informal conversation, please contact:
• Pamela Lasser
• Physician Recruiter | Hartford HealthCare
• Pamela.lasser@hhchealth.org

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.

Qualifications

Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Eligible for a Connecticut medical license.