Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Acute Care Surgery Opportunity: New Britain, CT Benefits

• Competitive compensation package; bonuses negotiable
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Protected administrative and academic time
• Physician leadership development and wellbeing programs
Qualifications
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of ACGME-accredited general surgery residency
• Board certified or board eligible in general surgery
• Fellowship training in surgical critical care preferred for the intensivist position
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Three or more years of experience preferred; outstanding early-career candidates considered
• Leadership candidates should have demonstrated trauma or acute care surgery leadership experience
• Visa sponsorship (J-1 or H-1B) not available
Position Details
• Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Acute Care Surgeon to join the practice.
• Busy community teaching hospital and designated Level III Trauma Center, pursuing Level II verification in 2028
• Two openings: Acute Care Surgeon/Surgical Intensivist, and a Trauma Program leadership role
• Scope: trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care
• Trauma program evaluated more than 2,600 trauma patients and admitted over 1,300 in 2025
• Team of seven full-time acute care and trauma surgeons, seven full-time trauma APPs, and more than 25 surgical and critical care APPs
• Collaborative multidisciplinary trauma and critical care teams
• Growing robotic emergency general surgery program
• Twelve-hour shifts with protected non-clinical time
• Well-established, growing program
• Provide trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care services
• Develop an elective surgery practice based on individual interests
• Clinical faculty appointment with an affiliated medical school
• Research and teaching opportunities
• Leadership role: help grow the trauma program, mentor surgeons and APPs, support quality initiatives, and prepare for Level II designation

Community Details Living in New Britain, CT, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and suburban charm. Known as the "Hardware City," New Britain has a rich industrial history and is home to several cultural attractions, including the New Britain Museum of American Art and Walnut Hill Park. Residents enjoy a diverse and vibrant community with access to excellent schools, parks, and recreational activities. The city's central location in Connecticut provides convenient access to major cities like Hartford, Boston, and New York, while offering a more affordable cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas. With a variety of local restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities, New Britain provides a well-rounded lifestyle for individuals and families alike.