Primary Care Physician

Description

Primary Care Opening in New Milford, Connecticut (85 miles from New York City)

Northwell Health is seeking a full‑time Primary Care Physician to join a brand-new location in Litchfield Crossings, New Milford, CT (85 miles from NYC and 14 miles north of Danbury), affiliated with New Milford Hospital in New Milford, CT. The practice will provide one stop care for primary care, rheumatology, endocrinology, pulmonary and cardiology.  The location is newly renovated in a well-traveled area. This is an opportunity to work with other PCPs in a collegial environment known for exceptional care and strong community relationships. On-call is limited with nurse triage as first call.  Internal Medicine and Family Medicine candidates are encouraged to apply.  The practice will be limited to treating ages 18+. 

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.

This adult‑only outpatient practice also offers the potential to participate in teaching medical students and residents—perfect for those who enjoy training the next generation of clinicians.

As an employed physician with Nuvance Health Medical Practice, 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 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 a Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Residency.
• Experienced Primary Care Physicians and new grads Residents are welcome to apply, Chief Resident experience preferred for possible leadership role
• 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 

OPR@Northwell.edu

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.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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