$100,000 Sign-On - Waterbury Hospital - Emergency Medicine Physician

Company: EMrecruits, LLC
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Waterbury Hospital – Western Connecticut Emergency Medicine Physician Highest-Acuity Site | Trauma Exposure | Advanced Clinical Practice Practice Profile Waterbury Hospital represents the most clinically intense Emergency Medicine environment within the system and is best suited for physicians seeking trauma exposure, high procedural volume, and complex pathology . This site delivers advanced emergency and trauma care with a faster pace and higher acuity than other regional locations, offering an excellent setting for physicians who want to maintain and sharpen advanced clinical skills . Practice Environment The emergency department manages a wide spectrum of high-acuity medical, surgical, and traumatic presentations , including critical care-level patients. Clinical volume and pace are meaningfully higher than other sites, providing consistent exposure to complex cases. Physicians practice within a provider-led model that balances high clinical intensity with structured staffing and operational support. ED Snapshot Hospital Type: 357-bed acute-care hospital (225 staffed beds) Annual ED Volume: ~44,000–55,000 visits Trauma Designation: ACS Level II Trauma Center Physician Coverage: ~34 hours per day APP Coverage: ~36 hours per day Living & Commute Patterns Most physicians choose to live outside the city in nearby suburban communities such as Cheshire, Middlebury, Southbury, or Oxford , offering strong school systems, quieter neighborhoods, and a more relaxed home environment with a reasonable commute. Regional Access New Haven: ~35–40 minutes Hartford: ~1 hour New York City: ~1.75–2 hours (Metro-North access nearby) Boston: ~2.5 hours Best suited for: Physicians seeking high-acuity emergency medicine , trauma exposure, advanced procedures, and a clinically rigorous environment while maintaining suburban living options outside the city.

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