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Primary Care Physician - Windham, CT

Hartford HealthCare · Willimantic, CT

Posted October 16, 2026

Hartford HealthCare - Willimantic · 5 Founders Street, Willimantic, CT, US, 06226

  • Pay range: $127.40 – $197.12 per hour (about $265K – $410K a year full-time)
  • Practice site: 5 Founders Street, Willimantic, CT
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • System: Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive health system

Shift Detail: Weekdays only, ask about a 4-day work week option!

Introducing an exciting opportunity to join Hartford HealthCare’s innovative and supportive primary care team in Connecticut, where patient-centered care is prioritized—and enhanced by Ambient AI which streamlines clinical documentation, reduces administrative burden, and empowers physicians to focus more fully on meaningful patient interactions—supporting both exceptional care and provider well-being.

Willimantic (also referred to as Windham) offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a vibrant, close-knit community rich in New England charm and cultural diversity. Located in northeastern Connecticut, the area provides easy access to Hartford, Providence, and Boston while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and dining scene. Home to Eastern Connecticut State University and surrounded by scenic parks and trails, Willimantic combines the rewards of community-based medicine with an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families.

Primary Care Position Details:

  • Role: Primary Care Physician (18+)
  • Location: Windham, 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, Residency Stipend, Relocation
  • Work authorization: H1B cap-exempt organization, J-1 waiver eligible 2028

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 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

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.

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

17,774
Willimantic population
$228K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Providence
41.4 mi
Pop. 1,270,529
Hartford
24.9 mi
Pop. 969,171
New Haven
46.1 mi
Pop. 565,056
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Southeastern Connecticut County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$228K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,500
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 06226
19,103
Total residents
9,232
Male residents
9,871
Female residents
Age distribution
total
19,103
0-9
1,208
10-19
4,000
20-29
4,239
30-39
2,123
40-49
1,887
50-59
2,037
60-69
1,972
70-79
1,096
80+
541
Ethnicity
White
13,100
Black Or African American
1,521
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
51
Asian
385
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
1,343
Two Or More
2,703
Source: US Census Bureau
Nearby airports
Bradley International Airport (BDL) 29.43 mi
Westerly State Airport (WST) 32.41 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) 42.22 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) 46.69 mi
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) 64.56 mi
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) 70.63 mi
Source: FAA database
Primary Care Physician - Windham, CT
Hartford HealthCare · Willimantic, CT