Family Medicine Academic Opportunity – Award Winning Hospital – Supportive Faculty Community

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) invites Family Medicine Physicians to apply for an exceptional hospital-employed Family Medicine Faculty Physician opportunity . We are seeking a Family Medicine Faculty Physician who is enthusiastic about educating residents and medical students in a supportive, professional, and rewarding community environment. ECHN faculty members also participate in campus-wide educational activities. The Eastern Connecticut Health Network Family Medicine Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited three-year program, with six residents per year, located in picturesque Manchester, Connecticut. ECHN has an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well as various primary care practice sites within ECHN. This prominent, community-focused site offers expert clinical-academic education and training through a collaborative and outstanding team of core faculty physicians. You will work alongside the Program Director to further develop and implement medical education while enjoying a balanced Monday through Friday work schedule. Your responsibilities will include teaching at the outpatient faculty practice site, clinical duties, and protected administrative time. At Eastern Connecticut Health Network, you will find a commitment to top-quality care, adherence to evidence-based medicine, and a strong multidisciplinary team approach dedicated to lifelong learning, professional development, and compassionate clinical excellence. We welcome you to join ECHN’s wonderful team dedicated to training the physicians of tomorrow.

About Eastern Connecticut Health Network :

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that comprises two reputable acute-care hospitals : Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital . Manchester Memorial Hospital is a full-service community hospital licensed for 249 inpatient beds, supported by approximately 400 physicians and advanced practitioners. Rockville General Hospital is also a full-service community hospital licensed for 102 beds. The network offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, a family birthing center with a level 3 neonatology unit, a family medicine residency program, a psychiatry residency program, multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, and other comprehensive inpatient clinical services. ECHN is home to a state-of-the-art cancer center and holds an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well as at several of ECHN’s primary care practice sites.  Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received numerous accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 – 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 – 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, enhancing its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.

Eastern Connecticut Health Network Outstanding Benefit Features :

• Highly competitive salary with excellent sign-on
• Robust benefits options including 401k, dental, vision and life insurance
• Exceptional paid time, separate sick time, and professional CME time
• Generous comprehensive CME allowance (CME time and CME professional allowance) reflects institutional commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
• Employer paid malpractice coverage
• Seamless onboarding program with expert operations in a provider centric and supportive system
• Free and easy access to on-site parking
• On-site laboratory and X-Ray services

Requirements :

Love Where You Live and Love Where You Work

When you join Eastern Connecticut Health Network , you will not only love where you work, but you will also love where you live. Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking / hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England, sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region’s ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. It is a place where you can truly thrive in a rewarding career while pursuing your personal passions. Please email your CV to mrinaldi@echn.org