Hospitalist Jobs in Connecticut
Hospitalist jobs in Connecticut draw steady demand across academic medical centers, community hospitals, and large regional health systems, with openings at every level from newly trained physicians to experienced clinical leads. Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford anchor most of the hiring, where systems like Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Nuvance Health consistently bring on hospitalists. The most sought-after areas include general internal medicine hospitalists, pediatric hospitalists, and nocturnist-specific roles tied to overnight coverage needs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Teaching Hospitalist – Assistant Program Director
Department of Medicine | St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Bridgeport, Connecticut | Fairfield County
Full-Time | Academic Hospital Medicine | 75% Teaching / 25% Administration
Position Overview
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC), part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Teaching Hospitalist to serve as Assistant Program Director for its Internal Medicine Residency Program. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about medical education, resident development, and academic leadership.
The position is designed around a 75% teaching and 25% administrative commitment, providing the opportunity to work closely with Internal Medicine residents while supporting the leadership, organization, and continued development of the residency program.
Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, St. Vincent’s is a 520-bed community teaching and referral hospital with a Level II trauma center and a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Its partnership with Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine provides an established academic environment for clinical education, research, and professional development.
About the Internal Medicine Residency Program
The Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine/St. Vincent’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program prepares physicians for careers in clinical practice, subspecialty fellowship training, and academic medicine.
Residents receive broad clinical exposure across inpatient and outpatient medicine, intensive care, subspecialty services, and ambulatory care. The program emphasizes clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, appropriate supervision, quality improvement, and resident mentorship.
The Assistant Program Director will work in partnership with the Program Director and residency faculty to support these educational priorities and maintain a high-quality learning environment.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching and Clinical Education – 75%
- Provide direct clinical teaching and supervision to Internal Medicine residents in inpatient settings.
- Guide residents in clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and the management of medically complex patients.
- Facilitate bedside teaching, case discussions, and other structured educational activities.
- Provide timely feedback and mentorship to support residents’ clinical competence and professional development.
- Participate in resident assessments, evaluations, and reviews of academic progress.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing improvement of clinical education.
- Promote scholarly activity, research, quality improvement, and academic presentations.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes professionalism, patient safety, and compassionate patient care.
Administrative and Program Leadership – 25%
- Assist the Program Director with the oversight, organization, implementation, and supervision of residents throughout the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Provide oversight and coordination of residency and medical student education activities across participating clinical facilities, including monitoring appropriate resident and student supervision.
- Assist with the administration and educational activities of the residency program.
- Develop, implement, and support policies and procedures related to residency training and medical student education.
- Assist with resident scheduling and coordinate backup coverage and support as needed.
- Ensure adherence to established grievance and due process procedures in accordance with institutional and Graduate Medical Education policies.
- Assist the Program Director with resident feedback, formal evaluations, academic progress monitoring, and remediation planning when appropriate.
- Participate in resident recruitment, including application review, candidate interviews, and selection activities.
- Support curriculum planning, program evaluation, accreditation preparation, and compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements.
- Participate in residency committees, faculty meetings, and institutional Graduate Medical Education initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty and institutional leadership to improve program operations and the overall educational experience.
Why Join St. Vincent’s Medical Center?
This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical teaching with academic leadership in an established Internal Medicine Residency Program. You will work alongside dedicated faculty and institutional leaders while helping prepare the next generation of internists for successful careers in medicine.
As part of Hartford HealthCare, you will benefit from a collaborative healthcare network committed to clinical excellence, innovation, professional development, and high-quality patient care.
Live and Work in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County offers an appealing combination of coastal communities, suburban neighborhoods, vibrant downtown areas, and convenient access to New York City. The region features a variety of housing options, recreational opportunities, and educational resources, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Apply Today – Hospitalist Job in Connecticut
If you are seeking a Hospitalist position in Connecticut with academic involvement, strong support, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.
Aaron Hull
Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org
Call/Text: (959) 599-8751
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.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
- Active Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Clinical experience caring for acutely ill adult patients with a broad range of medical conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to medical education, resident teaching, and mentorship.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership abilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, faculty, and multidisciplinary teams.
Interest in scholarly activity, including research, publications, and quality improvement.
- Prior experience in graduate medical education or residency program leadership.
- Experience with curriculum development, resident evaluation, or academic program administration.
- Record of scholarly activity, presentations, research, or publications.
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Teaching Hospitalist – Assistant Program Director
Department of Medicine | St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Bridgeport, Connecticut | Fairfield County
Full-Time | Academic Hospital Medicine | 75% Teaching / 25% Administration
Position Overview
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC), part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Teaching Hospitalist to serve as Assistant Program Director for its Internal Medicine Residency Program. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about medical education, resident development, and academic leadership.
The position is designed around a 75% teaching and 25% administrative commitment, providing the opportunity to work closely with Internal Medicine residents while supporting the leadership, organization, and continued development of the residency program.
Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, St. Vincent’s is a 520-bed community teaching and referral hospital with a Level II trauma center and a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Its partnership with Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine provides an established academic environment for clinical education, research, and professional development.
About the Internal Medicine Residency Program
The Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine/St. Vincent’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program prepares physicians for careers in clinical practice, subspecialty fellowship training, and academic medicine.
Residents receive broad clinical exposure across inpatient and outpatient medicine, intensive care, subspecialty services, and ambulatory care. The program emphasizes clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, appropriate supervision, quality improvement, and resident mentorship.
The Assistant Program Director will work in partnership with the Program Director and residency faculty to support these educational priorities and maintain a high-quality learning environment.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching and Clinical Education – 75%
- Provide direct clinical teaching and supervision to Internal Medicine residents in inpatient settings.
- Guide residents in clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and the management of medically complex patients.
- Facilitate bedside teaching, case discussions, and other structured educational activities.
- Provide timely feedback and mentorship to support residents’ clinical competence and professional development.
- Participate in resident assessments, evaluations, and reviews of academic progress.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing improvement of clinical education.
- Promote scholarly activity, research, quality improvement, and academic presentations.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes professionalism, patient safety, and compassionate patient care.
Administrative and Program Leadership – 25%
- Assist the Program Director with the oversight, organization, implementation, and supervision of residents throughout the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Provide oversight and coordination of residency and medical student education activities across participating clinical facilities, including monitoring appropriate resident and student supervision.
- Assist with the administration and educational activities of the residency program.
- Develop, implement, and support policies and procedures related to residency training and medical student education.
- Assist with resident scheduling and coordinate backup coverage and support as needed.
- Ensure adherence to established grievance and due process procedures in accordance with institutional and Graduate Medical Education policies.
- Assist the Program Director with resident feedback, formal evaluations, academic progress monitoring, and remediation planning when appropriate.
- Participate in resident recruitment, including application review, candidate interviews, and selection activities.
- Support curriculum planning, program evaluation, accreditation preparation, and compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements.
- Participate in residency committees, faculty meetings, and institutional Graduate Medical Education initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty and institutional leadership to improve program operations and the overall educational experience.
Why Join St. Vincent’s Medical Center?
This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical teaching with academic leadership in an established Internal Medicine Residency Program. You will work alongside dedicated faculty and institutional leaders while helping prepare the next generation of internists for successful careers in medicine.
As part of Hartford HealthCare, you will benefit from a collaborative healthcare network committed to clinical excellence, innovation, professional development, and high-quality patient care.
Live and Work in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County offers an appealing combination of coastal communities, suburban neighborhoods, vibrant downtown areas, and convenient access to New York City. The region features a variety of housing options, recreational opportunities, and educational resources, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Apply Today – Hospitalist Job in Connecticut
If you are seeking a Hospitalist position in Connecticut with academic involvement, strong support, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.
Aaron Hull
Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org
Call/Text: (959) 599-8751
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.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
- Active Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Clinical experience caring for acutely ill adult patients with a broad range of medical conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to medical education, resident teaching, and mentorship.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership abilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, faculty, and multidisciplinary teams.
Interest in scholarly activity, including research, publications, and quality improvement.
- Prior experience in graduate medical education or residency program leadership.
- Experience with curriculum development, resident evaluation, or academic program administration.
- Record of scholarly activity, presentations, research, or publications.
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Where Connecticut roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hospitalist Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hartford HealthCare13
- Stamford Health3
- Yale New Haven Health2
- Connecticut Children's1
- Vohra Wound Physicians1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut medical license issued by the Connecticut Medical Examining Board
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in internal medicine or family medicine
- Unrestricted DEA registration and current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong experience with electronic health records, particularly Epic, preferred by most systems
- Ability to manage a full panel of acute inpatient cases with minimal supervision
Hospitalist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist in Connecticut?
To work as a hospitalist in Connecticut, you must hold a medical degree from an accredited institution, complete an accredited residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty, and obtain an active medical license through the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Most Connecticut hospitals also expect board certification or active board eligibility. Pediatric hospitalist roles typically require a pediatrics residency and may involve additional credentialing through the hiring institution.
How much do hospitalists make in Connecticut?
Hospitalists in Connecticut earn a median of about $214,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,910 for the lowest 10% to over $430,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalists in Connecticut?
Connecticut hospitalist roles are posted by Hartford HealthCare, Stamford Health, and Yale New Haven Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's large integrated health systems drive the bulk of consistent openings, particularly across their flagship hospitals and affiliated community sites throughout the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most hospitalist jobs?
Hartford, Stamford, and Manchester have the most hospitalist openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is home to Hartford HealthCare's flagship campuses and several affiliated community hospitals, while New Haven's concentration reflects Yale New Haven Health and the academic medical infrastructure surrounding Yale School of Medicine, and Stamford draws openings through its proximity to large health systems serving both Fairfield County and the broader metro region.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for physicians without independent hospitalist experience is applying to transitional fellowship or clinical development programs run by Connecticut's large systems, such as Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health, which periodically recruit new residency graduates into structured onboarding tracks. Candidates who completed residency at a Connecticut program already have relationships with the institutions most likely to hire them. Building experience as a nocturnist or in a swing-shift coverage role is a common lateral move that opens the door to a full daytime hospitalist position.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred location, and schedule, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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