Primary Care Physician - Groton, CT
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Location Detail:
85 Poheganut Drive (10477)
Shift Detail: Weekdays only, ask about a 4 day work week!
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal or Family Medicine Physician to join a brand-new primary care practice in Groton, Connecticut. This is a rare opportunity to help establish and grow a new site from the ground up while delivering high-quality, relationship-based care to adult patients in a modern and collaborative practice environment. Supported by Hartford HealthCare's integrated network, innovative technology, and physician leadership, you'll have the ability to build a thriving patient panel and create the practice experience you envision. Located along Connecticut's scenic southeastern shoreline, Groton offers an exceptional quality of life with access to coastal living, boating, beaches, charming New England towns, and a vibrant maritime community, all within easy reach of Boston, New York City, and Providence.
Primary Care Position Details
- Role: Primary Care Physician (18+)
- Location: Groton, CT - a picturesque coastal town known for its beaches, vibrant village centers, and welcoming community atmosphere
- Setting: 100%, office-based, outpatient Primary Care
- Schedule: Full-time, weekdays only (ask about part-time and hybrid options if preferred)
- Teaching: Optional with faculty appointment
- Phone Call Only: averages only 2 call weekends per year and 1 weeknight ~ 2 months
- Offerings: Guaranteed base, Uncapped incentive bonus, Loan repayment support, Sign-on, Residency Stipend, Relocation
- Work authorization: H1B cap-exempt organization
Sample Of Hartford HealthCare Benefits
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Paid time off plus all company holidays
- Retirement 401K with sizeable match
- Family care benefits including emergency back-up care
- Voluntary benefits include tuition programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
- Optional moonlighting/per diem opportunities in the hospital or urgent care settings
About Primary Care With Hartford HealthCare
- Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, not-for-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, providing unparalleled access to specialty services and resources
- Streamlined access to Behavioral Health, High Risk Nurse Care Managers & Social Workers
- Efficient operations, engaged teams and robust staffing, including nursing and your own MA
- EPIC with Dragon, Ambient AI integration, HIPAA-compliant texting, patient self-scheduling and patient portal
Recent Hartford HealthCare Honors
- “Quest for Quality – 2025 Award” - Prestigious Honor awarded by the American Hospital Association
- “A rating” - 1 of only 3 health care systems in the US to achieve across the board A ratings - Leapfrog
- “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” - National Center for Healthcare Leadership
- “Best Regional Hospitals” – US News and World Report
Professional Development And Mentorship With Hartford HealthCare
- Supportive Mentorship and Comprehensive Orientation Programs designed for all newly hired physicians—whether new to practice or new to our system—providing personalized guidance, a strong sense of community, and the resources needed to feel confident and supported from day one
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our award winning Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
Connecticut Lifestyle
- Connecticut's convenient location allows easy access to major cities like New York and Boston while maintaining a high quality of life with low crime rates and beautiful, welcoming suburban neighborhoods
- The state has excellent educational institutions, from top-ranked public schools to prestigious universities and boasts a strong job market, particularly in finance, healthcare, and technology.
- Residents enjoy the state’s rich history and culture, with numerous museums, theaters, and historic sites along with a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating.
Compensation And Pay Transparency Disclosure
This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.
Learn More About Primary Care With Hartford HealthCare HERE.
Take the next step! Contact me today:
Debra Colaci, Primary Care Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
E: debra.colaci@hhchealth.org
Text/Call: 860-500-3197
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)
- BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine
Visa sponsorship record: Hartford HealthCare Corporation
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 11 | 7 | 0 | — |
| FY2024 | — | 4 | 0 | — |
This exact kind of role (Physicians, All Other) isn't among the roles Hartford HealthCare Corporation sponsored most often.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · Connecticut (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $85,363 | ~15% |
| Level II | $131,186 | ~31% |
| Level III | $190,237 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $249,309 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.