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Primary Care Physician - Thomaston, CT

Hartford HealthCare · Thomaston, CT

Posted October 16, 2026

Hartford HealthCare - Thomaston · 76 Watertown Road, Thomaston, CT, US, 06787

  • Pay range: $127.40 – $197.12 per hour (about $265K – $410K a year full-time)
  • Practice site: 76 Watertown Road, Thomaston, CT
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • System: Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive health system

Shift Detail: Ask about a 4 day work week option

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established primary care practice in Thomaston, Connecticut. Practice at the forefront of primary care with the support of advanced technology, including Ambient AI, a collaborative care team, and seamless access to a robust network of specialists. Guided by a commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence, our patient-centered approach empowers physicians to build lasting patient relationships, deliver exceptional care, and grow their careers within one of New England’s most respected healthcare organizations.

Primary Care Position Details:

  • Role: Primary Care Physician (18+)
  • Location: Thomaston, CT
  • Setting: 100%, office-based, outpatient Primary Care
  • Schedule: Full-time, weekdays only
  • Teaching: Optional with faculty appointment
  • Phone Call Only: averages only 2 call weekends per year and 1-weeknight ~ 2 months
  • Offerings: Guaranteed base, Uncapped incentive bonus, Loan repayment support, Sign-on/Stipend, Relocation
  • Work authorization: H1B cap-exempt organization

Sample of Hartford HealthCare Benefits:

  • Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
  • Paid time off plus all company holidays
  • Retirement 401K with sizeable match
  • Family care benefits including emergency back-up care
  • Voluntary benefits include tuition programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
  • Optional moonlighting/per diem opportunities in the hospital or urgent care settings

About Primary Care with Hartford HealthCare:

  • Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, not-for-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, providing unparalleled access to specialty services and resources
  • Streamlined access to Behavioral Health, High Risk Nurse Care Managers & Social Workers
  • Efficient operations, engaged teams and robust staffing, including nursing and your own MA
  • EPIC with Dragon, Ambient AI integration, HIPAA-compliant texting, patient self-scheduling and patient portal

Recent Hartford HealthCare Honors:

  • “Quest for Quality – 2025 Award” - Prestigious Honor awarded by the American Hospital Association
  • “ A rating ” - 1 of only 3 health care systems in the US to achieve across the board A ratings - Leapfrog
  • “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” - National Center for Healthcare Leadership
  • “ Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut ” - Becker's Hospital Review
  • “Best Regional Hospitals” – US News and World Report

More About Hartford HealthCare:

  • Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
  • Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources

Connecticut Lifestyle:

  • Connecticut's convenient location allows easy access to major cities like New York and Boston while maintaining a high quality of life with low crime rates and beautiful, welcoming suburban neighborhoods
  • The state has excellent educational institutions, from top-ranked public schools to prestigious universities and boasts a strong job market, particularly in finance, healthcare, and technology.
  • Residents enjoy the state’s rich history and culture, with numerous museums, theaters, and historic sites along with a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating.

Compensation and Pay Transparency Disclosure:

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

Requirements:

  • Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)
  • BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine

Employer

Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's most comprehensive health system: eight acute-care hospitals, the state's largest behavioral health network, and more than 500 care locations, from Litchfield County to the Long Island Sound shoreline. Its physician-led Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, with more than 2,800 providers, is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in New England.

Hartford Hospital, the flagship, is an 867-bed tertiary and academic medical center and a major teaching hospital for the University of Connecticut. Community hospitals include The Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, Backus Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. Natchaug Hospital anchors behavioral health care in eastern Connecticut.

Physicians practice within system-wide institutes that set one standard of care in every community:

  • Heart & Vascular Institute
  • Cancer Institute, a strategic partner of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 2014
  • Ayer Neuroscience Institute
  • Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute
  • Behavioral Health Network

Why physicians choose Hartford HealthCare:

  • Practice settings from academic and tertiary care to close-knit community and outpatient practices
  • Teaching, research and leadership development through the Physician Leadership Institute
  • Hospitals consistently recognized with Leapfrog "A" safety grades
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • A lifestyle with New England character: coastal towns, rolling hills, strong schools, and easy reach of Boston and New York City

Livability

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Thomaston population
$317K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Hartford
21.8 mi
Pop. 969,171
Bridgeport
33.6 mi
Pop. 921,660
New Haven
26.2 mi
Pop. 565,056
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Naugatuck Valley County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$317K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Avg high / low
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 06787
7,502
Total residents
3,999
Male residents
3,503
Female residents
Age distribution
total
7,502
0-9
911
10-19
1,062
20-29
653
30-39
978
40-49
1,068
50-59
1,083
60-69
958
70-79
592
80+
197
Ethnicity
White
6,716
Black Or African American
152
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
0
Asian
137
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
37
Two Or More
460
Source: US Census Bureau
Nearby airports
Bradley International Airport (BDL) 27.62 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) 29.92 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN) 52.71 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) 53.91 mi
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) 60.47 mi
Westerly State Airport (WST) 69.95 mi
Source: FAA database
Primary Care Physician - Thomaston, CT
Hartford HealthCare · Thomaston, CT