Headache Neurologist - Norwich, CT

• Pay range: $139.42 – $224.86 per hour (about $290K – $468K a year full-time)
• Practice site: 45 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT
• Schedule: Full Time
• System: Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive health system

HEADACHE SPECIALIST

The Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Ayer Neuroscience Institute is seeking a Headache Specialist in our premier, ambulatory multi-specialty neuroscience center opening in July 2026 in Norwich, Connecticut. We have a collaborative and inclusive model of care, offering personalized, coordinated care with excellent patient experience. BC/BE Neurologists or Internal Medicine physicians with fellowship training in Headache medicine are encouraged to apply.

Highlights of this position:

• A renowned interdisciplinary team of providers who are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of all types of headache syndromes.
• Conduct clinical trials and research using state of the art technologies and treatments dedicated to finding new strategies to prevent and treat headaches.
• Train and mentor emerging leaders in the field who are pursuing their fellowship through The Hartford HealthCare Headache Center Fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain program.
• Participate in graduate medical education, professional and public educational programs.
• We support your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Physician Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness.
• Work in picturesque Mystic, CT. Home of Historic Downtown Mystic, Mystic Aquarium, a host of restaurants and shops and the backdrop for a number of movies.
• Work in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s marquee East Region HealthCenter, which is home to primary care, cardiology and vascular services, neuromuscular services, neurosurgery, pain management, movement disorders, imaging and rehabilitation therapy.

About Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute:

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute at Hartford HealthCare is a rapidly expanding Institute with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, and research. The Institute enjoys the resources of a system committed to excellence in patient quality and experience and boasts an impressive staff of world class Neuroscience leaders. Our impressive staff of over 165 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners spans the areas of vascular neurology, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuro-ophthalmology, pain management, cognitive neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, general neurology and headache medicine.

About Hartford HealthCare:

The Hartford HealthCare network employs over 2,500 providers in over 500 practice locations throughout Connecticut, seven acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest, physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups in New England.

Our location:

By July 2026, we will proudly open a premier, Class A ambulatory neuroscience center in Norwich, Connecticut – a landmark achievement that highlights Hartford HealthCare’s deep trust in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and an unwavering commitment to expanding and advancing our neuroscience services in Eastern Connecticut.

This thoughtfully designed 18,500 square-foot center will bring together headache, general neurology, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular, stroke, infusion, neurosurgery, pain management, physiatry, EEG/EMG, and diagnostic imaging – all under one roof. Neuromuscular, headache, pain management and neurosurgery services will expand to improve access to care, and the East Region’s first memory care clinic will be established. Additional onsite services will include primary care and rheumatology. Together these services will build a future-ready neuroscience destination that meets our community’s evolving needs.

Located in Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound, Norwich, which is known as 'The Rose of New England', is a city in New London County with a metro population of roughly 275,000 residents. It lies at the confluence of the Yantic and Shetucket rivers, which form the Thames. Rapid industrial growth transformed Norwich into a modern urban center by the early 20th century. Today, Norwich is a thriving city with a stable population, full range of municipal services, a modern industrial park and a minor league ball team. Norwich is located just 45 minutes from Hartford and under 2 hours from Boston and under 3 hours from New York City.

Qualifications: BC/BE Neurologists or Internal Medicine physicians with fellowship training in Headache medicine

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

BC/BE Neurologists or Internal Medicine physicians with fellowship training in Headache medicine