Chief Infectious Disease Physician | SW of New Haven, CT – Leadership + Academic Appointment

Updated 9/09/26
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Infectious Disease
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Seeking an experienced Board-Certified Infectious Disease Physician to serve as Chief of Infectious Diseases ~20 miles from New Haven, Connecticut.


Position Highlights:

  • Serve as Chief of Infectious Diseases for a department of 4 physicians
  • Report to the System Director of Infectious Disease
  • Lead continued growth of the Infectious Disease section
  • Establish strong communication and collaboration across service lines
  • Mentor junior faculty and support physician development
  • Oversee the hospital epidemiology program in partnership with Infection Prevention
  • Collaborate closely with Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists
  • Provide inpatient Infectious Disease consultations
  • Outpatient practice including HIV, Hepatitis C, STDs, and travel medicine
  • No primary care
  • Active hospitalist program caring for inpatients
  • Shared call with other Infectious Disease physicians
  • Collaborate with 25+ Infectious Disease physician colleagues across the broader network
  • Participate in postgraduate medical education for residents and medical students
  • Assistant Professor appointment with Quinnipiac University
  • Opportunities to contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and hospital-acquired infection initiatives


Qualifications:

  • Board Certified in Infectious Disease
  • MD or DO degree
  • Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
  • 3–5 years of clinical experience
  • Prior leadership experience preferred
  • Experience within a multi-site health system preferred


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Incentive compensation opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous time off
  • CME allowance
  • Retirement savings program with employer contributions
  • Physician leadership and professional development resources

Location & Lifestyle:

Situated along the Long Island Sound, this coastal Connecticut community offers an appealing mix of waterfront recreation, diverse dining, arts and entertainment, parks, beaches, and year-round cultural attractions, with convenient access to Metro-North and Amtrak for easy travel throughout the Northeast. Residents enjoy proximity to ~20 miles from New Haven, ~60 miles from New York City, ~55 miles from Hartford, and ~150 miles from Boston, making it possible to enjoy the energy and amenities of several major metropolitan areas while maintaining access to Connecticut’s shoreline lifestyle.



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