Acute Care Surgeon

Nysurgeon; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong support for research and innovation

Teaching opportunities with medical trainees

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking an Acute Care Surgeon to join Hartford Hospital, a top Level I Trauma Center in Connecticut. The physician will provide comprehensive surgical care and engage in education and research within a collaborative environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established ACS service and be part of an innovative healthcare team. Hartford Hospital is recognized for its commitment to patient care and physician well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Acute Care Surgery.
• Experience with high-volume surgical hospitals is preferred.
• Fellowship training in surgical critical care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care across trauma and emergency general surgery.
• Engage in teaching and educational opportunities for medical trainees.
• Participate in clinical research and innovation at the hospital.

Skills

Board certification in surgery

Surgical critical care expertise

Trauma surgery experience

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of surgical residency

Job description

Acute Care Surgeon – Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut

Join a leading academic acute care surgery program at a top Level I Trauma Center in the Northeast.

Hartford Hospital, an 867‑bed tertiary care academic medical center in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a board-certified/board‑eligible Acute Care Surgeon to join a high‑volume, well‑established, and expanding Acute Care Surgery (ACS) service. Affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford Hospital is a designated American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center and serves a regional catchment population of over 1.5 million. As part of Hartford HealthCare’s nine‑hospital integrated system, this role offers the opportunity to practice at one of the highest‑volume surgical hospitals in the Northeast within a rapidly growing academic and clinical environment.

About Acute Care Surgery at Hartford Hospital

The Acute Care Surgery division provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery.

• A nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center with a long‑standing legacy in trauma innovation and leadership.
• Supported by LIFE STAR helicopter EMS service, established in 1985 by Dr. Lenworth Jacobs.
• Foundational contributions to national trauma initiatives, including the ATOM course, Stop the Bleed campaign, and Hartford Consensus.
• Annual clinical volume includes:
  • 2,600+ trauma patients
  • 1,100+ surgical ICU admissions
  • 1,500+ emergency general surgery cases
• A growing faculty of 14 Acute Care Surgeons with continued expansion underway.
• Home to four Surgical Critical Care fellowship positions, including three AAST‑approved two‑year Acute Care Surgery fellowships.
• Active collaboration with the Chest Wall Injury Society.

Academic Excellence, Research, and Education

Hartford Hospital is a major academic hub within the UConn surgical training system, offering extensive opportunities in education, innovation, and research.

• Primary teaching site for the University of Connecticut General Surgery Residency Program.
• Faculty engagement across medical student, resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider (APP) education.
• Regular presentations at national meetings, including EAST, AAST, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
• Access to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation centers globally.
• Training includes ATLS, ATOM, ASSET, and APP boot camps.
• Strong institutional support for ACS research, clinical trials, and health systems innovation.

Innovation

The division is actively engaged in cutting‑edge innovation through Hartford HealthCare’s Innovation Institute, including:

• AI‑driven hypotension prediction models in the surgical ICU.
• Use of virtual reality (VR) technology for preoperative rib fracture visualization.
• Systemwide initiatives focused on the safe integration of artificial intelligence in clinical care.

Why Hartford HealthCare

• Named a 2026 Great Place To Work.
• Recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Teaching Hospital for 5 consecutive years.
• Ranked as Connecticut’s #1 employer for career advancement (Careerminds survey).
• Strong institutional commitment to physician well‑being, leadership development, and career growth.

Location

• Approximately 2 hours from Boston and New York City.
• Access to top‑ranked public and private schools.
• Vibrant urban and suburban living options.
• Strong regional culture, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.