Family Medicine Physician – Award Winning Outpatient Hospital Employed

Weatherby Healthcare; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network as a Family Medicine Physician in Ellington, Connecticut. Enjoy a competitive salary and support from a dedicated team in an esteemed practice that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, work-life balance, and lasting professional relationships in a picturesque setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and sign-on bonus

401k, dental, vision, and life insurance

Exceptional paid time and sick time

Generous CME allowance

Employer paid malpractice coverage

Free on-site parking and lab services

Qualifications

• Family Medicine Physician, Board Certified/Eligible.
• Connecticut License, DEA, CSR required or soon eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care in a collegial practice setting.
• Work Monday through Friday with minimal phone call duties.
• Support multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Skills

Compassionate clinical excellence

Evidence-based medicine

Team collaboration

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Education

Connecticut Medical License

Federal DEA and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)

Job description

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) invites Family Medicine Physicians to apply. Eastern Connecticut Health Network's thriving Outpatient (hospital-employed) Practice Opportunity are in the picturesque town of Ellington, Connecticut. You will be supported by a collegial-esteemed internal medicine physician, including medical assistants. A Monday through Friday daytime work week schedule supports work-life balance along with minimal (extremely light) shared rotation phone call coverage. Eastern Connecticut Health Network s inspiring work environment provides advanced interventions, and therapeutic management. Eastern Connecticut Health Network provides top-quality care adherence to evidence-based medicine, a strong multidisciplinary team approach dedicated to lifelong learning, work-life balance, and the delivery of compassionate clinical excellence. We welcome you to join Eastern Connecticut Health Network medical staff community.

About Eastern Connecticut Health Network:

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that includes two respected acute-care hospitals: Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospital. Together, they offer 249 beds and are supported by approximately 500 physicians and advanced practitioners. The network encompasses multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, comprehensive inpatient clinical services, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well at several of ECHN s primary care practice sites. Talented family medicine physicians support the Family Medicine Residency Program. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN s has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, which has enhanced its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.

Outstanding Eastern Connecticut Health Network Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary, excellent sign on bonus, and incentive eligible bonuses
• Robust benefits eligible options including 401k, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Exceptional paid time and sick time
• Generous comprehensive CME allowance (CME time and CME professional allowance) reflects institutional commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
• Employer paid malpractice coverage
• Expert operations, rewarding work environment, and supportive hospital system
• NCQA Recognized Patient Centered Medical Home
• Free easy access to on-site parking, on-site laboratory, and medical imaging services

Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician
• Connecticut License, Federal DEA, and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or soon eligible

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE AND LOVE WHERE YOU WORK

Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking/hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region s ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. Whether it is rural, suburban, or urban life you desire, you will find it here. Please email your CV to Michelina Rinaldi at [e-mail]