Endocrinologist / Chief of Endocrinology East Region
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Job description
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Chief of Endocrinology – Leadership Opportunity
Norwich, Connecticut | Hartford HealthCare East Region
Hartford HealthCare (HHC), Connecticut’s largest and most comprehensive integrated health system, is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained Endocrinologist to serve as Chief of Endocrinology for our East Region, based in Norwich, CT.
This is a high-impact physician leadership opportunity within a thriving Diabetes and Endocrinology program, offering the autonomy of a close-knit practice model combined with the scale, resources, and infrastructure of a statewide health system.
Position Overview
The Chief of Endocrinology will provide clinical leadership across inpatient and outpatient services at Backus Hospital and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group (HCMG), while advancing strategic growth, quality initiatives, and provider engagement across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-site supervision of endocrinology providers and diabetes educators, including annual evaluations and privileging
- Partner with the Administrative Director on day-to-day operations and performance management
- Lead strategic planning, program development, and service line growth, including physician recruitment
- Oversee quality, safety, and risk management initiatives for inpatient and ambulatory endocrine services
- Implement and align inpatient and outpatient protocols with system-wide HHC Endocrinology Service Line standards
- Participate in endocrine councils, quality committees, and regional leadership forums
Clinical Environment
- Manage a broad spectrum of general endocrinology disorders, including complex diabetes care
- Team-based, patient-centered approach focused on diabetes prevention, metabolic health, and chronic disease management
- Robust multispecialty collaboration across radiology, surgery, oncology, and hospital medicine
- Strong referral base within a large, established integrated network
About Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a physician-led, multi-specialty organization delivering primary care and over 30 specialty services throughout Connecticut. Physicians benefit from:
- Extensive internal referral network
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced endocrine colleagues
- Leadership development opportunities within a growing system
- A culture centered on innovation, inclusion, and clinical excellence
Life in Connecticut
Located between Boston and New York City, Connecticut offers exceptional quality of life:
- Coastal living, suburban communities, or vibrant city options
- Four seasons of outdoor recreation
- Highly ranked public and private schools
- Convenient access to major metropolitan areas
Learn More / Apply
To explore this opportunity, please contact:
Aaron Hull
Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Fellowship-trained Endocrinologist
- Board eligible or board certified
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred
- Prior leadership experience strongly desired
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