Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Schedule: Full-Time | Permanent
Organization Overview
This opportunity is with a well-established, community-focused healthcare organization serving Naugatuck and surrounding communities throughout Connecticut. The health system maintains a respected academic affiliation with Yale School of Medicine, providing physicians with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, professional growth, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Providers benefit from a supportive clinical environment, strong specialist access, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Both experienced physicians and 2025/2026 residency graduates are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
The organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Primary Care Physician to join its growing outpatient primary care team in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
This role includes:
- Comprehensive outpatient primary care across the lifespan
- Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Preventive care, wellness visits, and health screenings
- Chronic disease management including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and other common conditions
- Coordination of care with specialists and hospital-based providers
- Collaboration with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary support staff
- Opportunities to participate in academic, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives
This is a full-time outpatient opportunity offering a collegial practice environment, strong physician support, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and routine physical examinations
- Develop individualized treatment plans and provide longitudinal patient care
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Coordinate patient care with specialists and hospital-based teams
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in shared phone-call coverage with minimal burden
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, APPs, nurses, and care coordinators
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational programs
Qualifications
Education
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
Licensure & Certification
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for Connecticut State Medical Licensure
- Active or eligible DEA registration
- BLS certification required
Experience
- New residency graduates welcome
- Experienced primary care physicians encouraged to apply
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care
- Ability to establish long-term patient relationships
- Interest in collaboration, education, and quality improvement
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Licensure, DEA, and professional fee reimbursement
- Academic opportunities through Yale School of Medicine affiliation
- Strong administrative and clinical support
- Access to modern outpatient facilities and integrated specialty services
Community Highlights
Naugatuck offers a welcoming New England community atmosphere with convenient access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining an affordable and family-friendly lifestyle.
Highlights include:
- Strong sense of community and small-town charm
- Affordable housing and excellent residential neighborhoods
- Easy access to outdoor recreation, parks, and walking trails
- Convenient location near Waterbury, New Haven, and Hartford
- Approximately 90 minutes from New York City
- Access to excellent schools, cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment
- Ideal setting for physicians seeking both professional growth and work-life balance
About the Organization
This respected community-based healthcare system serves patients throughout Naugatuck and neighboring Connecticut communities. The organization is known for its patient-centered approach, physician engagement, and commitment to clinical excellence.
Key highlights include:
- Academic affiliation with Yale School of Medicine
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across primary and specialty care
- Modern outpatient facilities and integrated healthcare services
- Commitment to quality improvement and community health access
- Supportive physician leadership and collaborative culture
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!
Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder
843-984-0745
www.theproviderfinder.com
manish@theproviderfinder.com