Primary Care Physician
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Job Description
Location Detail: 76 Watertown Road Thomaston (10401)
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Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established primary care practice in Thomaston, Connecticut.
Practice at the forefront of primary care with the support of advanced technology, including Ambient AI, a collaborative care team, and seamless access to a robust network of specialists.
Guided by a commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence, our patient-centered approach empowers physicians to build lasting patient relationships, deliver exceptional care, and grow their careers within one of New England’s most respected healthcare organizations.
Primary Care Position Details
- Role: Primary Care Physician (18+)
- Location: Thomaston, CT
- Setting: 100%, office-based, outpatient Primary Care
- Schedule: Full-time, weekdays only
- Teaching: Optional with faculty appointment
- Phone Call Only: averages only 2 call weekends per year and 1-weeknight 2 months
- Offerings: Guaranteed base, Uncapped incentive bonus, Loan repayment support, Sign-on/Stipend, Relocation
- Work authorization: H1B cap-exempt organization
Sample of Hartford HealthCare Benefits
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Paid time off plus all company holidays
- Retirement 401K with sizeable match
Family Care Benefits Including Emergency Back-up Care
- Voluntary benefits include tuition programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
- Optional moonlighting/per diem opportunities in the hospital or urgent care settings
About Primary Care with Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, not-for-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, providing unparalleled access to specialty services and resources
- Streamlined access to Behavioral Health, High Risk Nurse Care Managers & Social Workers
- Efficient operations, engaged teams and robust staffing, including nursing and your own MA
- EPIC with Dragon, Ambient AI integration, HIPAA-compliant texting, patient self-scheduling and patient portal
Recent Hartford HealthCare Honors
“Quest for Quality – 2025 Award” - Prestigious Honor awarded by the American Hospital Association
“A rating” - 1 of only 3 health care systems in the US to achieve across the board A ratings - Leapfrog
“Best Organizations for Leadership Development” - National Center for Healthcare Leadership
“Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” - Becker's Hospital Review
“Best Regional Hospitals” – US News and World Report
More About Hartford HealthCare
Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
Connecticut Lifestyle
Connecticut's convenient location allows easy access to major cities like New York and Boston while maintaining a high quality of life with low crime rates and beautiful, welcoming suburban neighborhoods
The state has excellent educational institutions, from top-ranked public schools to prestigious universities and boasts a strong job market, particularly in finance, healthcare, and technology.
Residents enjoy the state’s rich history and culture, with numerous museums, theaters, and historic sites along with a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating.
Compensation and Pay Transparency Disclosure
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
- Contact me today, and let’s get started on your next career move!
- Email: Michelina.Rinaldi@hhchealthcare.org
- Call: (959) 988 - 3787
- Text: (959) 988 - 3787
- Learn more about Primary Care with Hartford HealthCare HERE.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)
- BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care services in an outpatient office setting to patients aged 18 and older. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology and integrated support systems.
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% 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).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,318 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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