Hospitalist - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - MD/DO
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Job Description
- Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)
- Hospitalist Physician – 7 On / 7 Off Schedule
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, Connecticut (Litchfield County)
Full-Time | Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We are in search of a Board Certified / Eligible Internal Medicine physician to join our Hospital Medicine team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join our growing Hospital Medicine team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Connecticut.
This is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking for a 7 on / 7 off Hospitalist schedule, a supportive clinical environment, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused hospital setting—while still benefiting from the resources of a large integrated health system.
About Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital serves as a vital healthcare hub for Northwestern Connecticut and surrounding communities.
- Our Hospital Medicine program is expanding to meet growing patient demand, with a strong emphasis on:
- Improving patient throughput and reducing ED wait times
- Enhancing care coordination and continuity
- Driving quality outcomes and patient safety
- Supporting community primary care providers with inpatient management
- This is an ideal setting for physicians who value autonomy, teamwork, and community impact.
- Hospitalist Program Highlights
- Schedule: 7 on / 7 off (block schedule for optimal work-life balance)
- Daily Census: 45 patients (shared between day and night providers)
- Admissions: 5–10 per day
- Staffing Model: Typically 2 providers on per shift
- ICU Model: Closed ICU with specialty and intensivist support
- Environment: Collegial, team-based Hospital Medicine program
- Scope: Bread-and-butter Internal Medicine with strong subspecialty backup
- Why This Hospitalist Role Stands Out
- Predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule (highly desirable for lifestyle flexibility)
- Opportunity to practice in a close-knit, community hospital
- Access to system-wide resources through Hartford HealthCare
- Ability to influence patient flow, quality, and operational improvements
- Strong collaboration with primary care and specialty teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Hospitalists at Hartford HealthCare receive a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base compensation + incentives
- Generous PTO and work-life balance structure
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Malpractice coverage (with tail)
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- CME time and annual CME allowance
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Life in Torrington, Connecticut (Litchfield County)
- Scenic New England setting with mountains, lakes, and outdoor recreation
- Affordable living compared to nearby metro areas
- Easy access to Hartford, New Haven, and New York City
- Strong sense of community with a relaxed pace of life
- This location is ideal for physicians seeking balance, space, and quality of life.
- Apply Today – Hospitalist Job (Torrington, CT)
- If you are looking for a Hospitalist position in Connecticut with a 7 on / 7 off schedule, strong support, and meaningful community impact, we encourage you to connect.
- Aaron Hull
- Physician Recruiter
- Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org
- Call/Text: (959) 599-8751
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/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, in the State of Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist will manage inpatient care, coordinate with primary care and specialty teams, and contribute to improving patient throughput and quality outcomes. The role involves working a 7 on / 7 off schedule to provide consistent medical coverage in a community hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 43 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 81% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.3 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,164 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $268k–$375k)429 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Connecticut | 18 active | 1,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 81% no call · 42% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Connecticut Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 19% offer loan repayment302 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 439 in the last 30 days | 396 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −8.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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