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Physician Wellness Officer - Per Diem

Family MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$138.99 per hour

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Job Description

The Physician Wellness Officer will support institution leaders including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Physician Executive, Chief Quality Officer, President of the Medical Staff, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Designated Institutional Official, and others in developing and maintaining an environment and culture conducive to the flourishing and well-being of medical staff members.

weweSalary: Per Diem; $138.99 per hour

I Major Accountabilities/Critical Responsibilities

1. Organize assessments of Medical staff well-being, burnout, and professional fulfillment; Practice efficiency; Organizational culture health in domains related to clinician well-being.

2. Provide actionable data on the above assessments to SH leaders.

3. Assist in identifying improvement targets in domains potentially impacting well-being.

4. Advocate for clinician well-being in organization decisions.

5. Advocate for necessary resources to improve clinician well-being.

6. Assist in developing and disseminating a portfolio of resources for clinicians to cultivate personal well-being and support mental health.

7. Work with human resources and mental health leaders to develop and provide information about resources and safety net for clinicians in distress.

8. Collaborate with other organization leaders to advance of shared ownership of efforts dedicated to improving the well-being or our clinicians.

  • 9. Chair, Medical Staff Wellness Committee;
  • 1. Organize and lead monthly meeting;
  • 2. Recruit and maintain active membership;
  • 3. Maintain and direct funds in Foundation wellness committee account;

4. Organize activities to promote medical staff well-being; Lectures,

5. Social/team building events,

6. Lead/coordinate other committee activities; Peer support program,

7. Orientation for new med staff members regarding well-being,

8. Develop and maintain list of mental health and well-being resources;

9. Report as requested or needed to leadership and medical staff about committee activities.

10. Ambassador Vital Work Life; Promote the various resources that Vital WorkLife offers for medical staff members.

11. Chair, Resident well-being subcommittee of GME committee Organize and lead quarterly meeting;

12. Coordinate and support residency well-being activities;

13. Support programs in meeting ACGME requirements for resident well-being.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital;

Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons.

Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Why Work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.

Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.

With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.

Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.

We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Wellness Officer will lead initiatives to improve medical staff well-being, burnout, and professional fulfillment across the organization. They are responsible for chairing the Medical Staff Wellness Committee and supporting resident well-being programs to foster a healthy organizational culture.

Requirements

The role requires a leader capable of collaborating with executive leadership and medical staff to implement wellness strategies and resources. Candidates must be able to manage committees, analyze well-being data, and advocate for clinician support systems.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical well-beingCommittee managementData analysisStrategic planningMentorshipConflict resolutionCommunicationProgram developmentMedical staff relationsResident educationMental health advocacyQuality improvement

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$289k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $279k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$289kFamily Medicine median $312k (middle half $274k–$312k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$279k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Connecticut29 active2,613 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 19% offer loan repayment303 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,779 in the last 30 days1,398 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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 contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$345k
14
$345k-375k
9
$375k-405k
3
$416k
2
$435k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
69%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
44%
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,601 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Stamford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Stamford, CT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free parking
Free transportation from Stamford train stations
Professional development program
Total Rewards Program

Living in Stamford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k
Typical market rent
$2,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.