Endocrinologist / Chief of Endocrinology East Region

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Chief of Endocrinology Leadership Opportunity

Norwich, Connecticut | Hartford HealthCare East Region

Hartford HealthCare (HHC), Connecticuts 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

• 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