Primary Care Physician
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Job Description
Location Detail: 5 Founders St Willimantic (10304)
Shift Detail: Weekdays only, ask about a 4-day work week option!
Introducing an exciting opportunity to join Hartford HealthCare’s innovative and supportive primary care team in Connecticut, where patient-centered care is prioritized—and enhanced by Ambient AI which streamlines clinical documentation, reduces administrative burden, and empowers physicians to focus more fully on meaningful patient interactions—supporting both exceptional care and provider well-being.
Willimantic (also referred to as Windham) offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a vibrant, close-knit community rich in New England charm and cultural diversity.
Located in northeastern Connecticut, the area provides easy access to Hartford, Providence, and Boston while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and dining scene.
Home to Eastern Connecticut State University and surrounded by scenic parks and trails, Willimantic combines the rewards of community-based medicine with an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families.
Primary Care Position Details
- Role: Primary Care Physician (18+)
- Location: Windham, 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, Residency Stipend, Relocation
- Work authorization: H1B cap-exempt organization, J-1 waiver eligible 2028
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 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
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.
- Learn more about Primary Care with Hartford HealthCare HERE.
- Take the next step! Contact me today:
- Debra Colaci, Primary Care Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
- E: debra.colaci@hhchealth.org
- Text/Call: 860-500-3197
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Qualifications
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)
- BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care in an outpatient office setting. Utilize integrated technology like Ambient AI and EPIC to streamline clinical documentation and enhance patient interactions.
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% 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).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% 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 1,303 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
Living in Willimantic
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $278k
- Typical market rent
- $1,550/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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