Connecticut.
Hartford Healthcare is the largest healthcare organization in Connecticut and has been recognized for its safety and quality as evidenced by our Leapfrog ratings and recognized as the only hospital to win the AHA Quest for Quality Award in 2026 of which our Antimicrobial Stewardship and work on Hospital Acquired Infections has contributed to these accolades. As the regional Chief for St. Vincent's, you would be reporting to the System Director of Infectious Disease and would lead a department of 4 physicians but would with interact with all 25 Infectious Disease physicians around the system as well.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Continued growth of the Section of Infectious Disease
- Establishing communication lines with all services lines to provide support
- Mentorship of junior faculty
- Oversee the hospital epidemiology program, working closely with Infection Prevention
- Work closely with our Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists
- Inpatient consultations at St Vincent's Medical Center
- Outpatient office including outpatient HIV and Hepatitis C patient treatment, STDs and travel medicine
- System-wide collaboration with over 25 ID physician colleagues
- Post graduate medical education for residents as well as medical students
- Appointment to Quinnipiac University at the Assistant Professor level
- No primary care
- Active Hospitalist program to care for inpatients
- Shared call with other ID physicians
Hartford Healthcare offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support both your professional and personal success:
- Competitive compensation package
- Incentive compensation opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous time off and CME allowance
- Retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Access to Hartford HealthCare's physician leadership and professional development resources
HHCMG is a physician-managed, multi-specialty group affiliated with Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's largest integrated health care system. With this partnership, you will be part of a larger network with more than 600 providers who have built an excellent reputation with patients, medical practitioners, and the community for best-in class service, as well as dedication to healing. HHCMG features nine acute care hospitals and a charter member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Alliance.
Located just 60 minutes from New York City, you and your family can live in the heart of New England's most stunning and desirable communities, offering nationally acclaimed schools and exciting year-round recreation. Live on the beautiful shoreline or in vibrant urban and suburban communities offering a lifestyle that most physicians only dream about. You will love heading to work and heading home!
For additional information and to schedule a 1:1 discussion:
Call, text or email HHC's Infectious Disease Natasha Rotella, Physician Recruiter, Natasha.Rotella@hhchealth.org or call/text (959) 268-7584
Qualifications - External
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certification in Infectious Disease
- Eligibility for Connecticut medical licensure
- Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience
Preferred
- Prior leadership experience (e.g., Section Chief, Medical Director)
- Experience in a multi-site health system
