Primary Care Opening in Ridgefield, Connecticut (45 miles from New York City)

Affiliated with Danbury Hospital, Northwell, is seeking a Full-time or part-time Internal Medicine/Pediatrics or Family Practice Primary Care Physician for our Ridgefield Primary Care and Pediatrics Practice in Ridgefield, CT. We are seeking a BC or BE IM/Peds (double boarded) or Family Practice Physician to work in a well-established primary care practice that currently has 7 experienced providers - two IM/pediatrics physicians, a Family Medicine Physicians, two Internal Medicine Physicians, one PA and one APRN. Our offices have embedded behavioral health consultants, and ambulatory care managers to help in the care of patients with mental health disorders and complex medical issues.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

The practice is in a new state of the art 12,000 sq. foot facility with fully implemented EMR located 45 miles north of NYC within a picturesque New England town. It has a very strong sense of community, abundance of outdoor activities, proximity to theater, sports & cultural centers, and nationally renowned public and private schools which make this a tremendous location in which to practice medicine.

Join a well-established, high-performing team collaborative specialty support, and minimal on-call obligations, this role is designed to help you thrive clinically while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

As an employed physician, you'll receive a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive base salary + incentive compensation
• Robust paid time off
• CME time and allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Potential hiring and retention bonuses, and relocation stipend

We're seeking a compassionate, mission-driven physician dedicated to delivering comprehensive care for a diverse adult and pediatric patient population. You'll partner with skilled multidisciplinary staff to manage acute and chronic conditions while promoting wellness across an entire panel of patients.

You'll also enjoy working in a fully outpatient setting with a state-of-the-art, system-wide integrated electronic health record, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across hospitals and practice sites.

We are deeply committed to clinician wellness and combating burnout. We've invested in innovative systems and supports designed to help you practice medicine with joy and sustainability, including:

• Daily Management Systems that empower front-line teams to solve problems at the practice level
• A unified, network-wide EMR that streamlines communication with hospitals and consultants
• Secure EMR-integrated AI scribing tools that enhance documentation accuracy and reduce time in the EHR
• A light call schedule supported by nurse triage
• Active inbox management to help clinicians decompress and maintain work-life balance

Job Requirements:

• MD or DO with CT State License, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Registration
• Have successfully completed an Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency.
• Experienced Primary Care Physicians or new grads are welcome.
• Must be Board Certified or be Board Eligible
• Off-hour coverage - Shared among multiple providers, phone-calls only with nurse triage

Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 1000+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000+ employees - 22,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - are working to change health care for the better.

We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.

For more information, contact the Office of Physician Recruitment at

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. xhyhwjd

EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary Range: $275,000 - $285,000, commensurate or relative to experience.

Compensation Information:
$275000.00 / Annually - $285000.00 / Annually