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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Torrington, Connecticut

Hospitalist - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - MD/DO

Hospital MedicineNo callFull-Time

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical coordinationCommunicationCritical care support

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).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.3 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,164 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $268k–$375k)429 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Connecticut18 active1,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 81% no call · 42% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentConnecticut 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings439 in the last 30 days396 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,164 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$205k
0
$205k-265k
13
$300k
2
$325k-385k
2
$385k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12% this job
CME allowance
6% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospitalist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$118k-$400k
#2

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#3

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

$160-$180/hr
#4

Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

$165k-$336k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.3
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Torrington, CT
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base compensation + incentives
Generous PTO
Health, dental, vision insurance
Malpractice coverage with tail
Retirement plan with employer contribution
CME time and annual CME allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term disability and life insurance

Living in Torrington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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