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Acute Care Surgeon – Hartford Hospital
Hartford HealthCare
📍 Hartford, US
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Job description
<p><strong>Hartford Hospital</strong>, an 867-bed tertiary care academic medical center in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible <strong>Acute Care Surgeon</strong> to join a high-volume, well-established, and expanding <strong>Acute Care Surgery (ACS) service</strong>. Affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford Hospital is a designated <strong>American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center</strong> and serves a regional catchment population of over 1.5 million.<strong><br><br></strong>As part of Hartford HealthCare's nine-hospital integrated system, this role offers the opportunity to practice at one of the highest-volume surgical hospitals in the Northeast within a rapidly growing academic and clinical environment.<strong><br><br>About Acute Care Surgery at Hartford Hospital<br></strong>The Acute Care Surgery division provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across <strong>trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery</strong>.<strong><br><br></strong>Key highlights of the program include:</p><ul><li><p>A nationally recognized <strong>Level I Trauma Center</strong> with a long-standing legacy in trauma innovation and leadership.</p></li><li><p>Supported by <strong>LIFE STAR helicopter EMS service</strong>, established in 1985 by Dr. Lenworth Jacobs.</p></li><li><p>Foundational contributions to national trauma initiatives, including the <strong>ATOM course, Stop the Bleed campaign, and Hartford Consensus</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Annual clinical volume includes:</p><ul><li><p><strong>2,600+ trauma patients</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>1,100+ surgical ICU admissions</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>1,500+ emergency general surgery cases</strong></p></li></ul></li><li><p>A growing faculty of <strong>14 Acute Care Surgeons</strong> with continued expansion underway.</p></li><li><p>Home to <strong>four Surgical Critical Care fellowship positions</strong>, including <strong>three AAST-approved two-year Acute Care Surgery fellowships</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Active collaboration with the <strong>Chest Wall Injury Society</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><strong><br>Academic Excellence, Research, and Education<br></strong>Hartford Hospital is a major academic hub within the UConn surgical training system, offering extensive opportunities in education, innovation, and research.</p><ul><li><p>Primary teaching site for the <strong>University of Connecticut General Surgery Residency Program</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Faculty engagement across <strong>medical student, resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider (APP) education</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Regular presentations at national meetings, including <strong>EAST, AAST, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS)</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Access to the <strong>Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI)</strong>, one of the most advanced medical simulation centers globally.</p><ul><li><p>Training includes ATLS, ATOM, ASSET, and APP boot camps.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Strong institutional support for <strong>ACS research, clinical trials, and health systems innovation</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><br>The division is actively engaged in cutting-edge innovation through Hartford HealthCare's Innovation Institute, including:</p><ul><li><p>AI-driven <strong>hypotension prediction models in the surgical ICU</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Use of <strong>virtual reality (VR) technology for preoperative rib fracture visualization</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Systemwide initiatives focused on the <strong>safe integration of artificial intelligence in clinical care.</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong><br>Why Hartford HealthCare?<br></strong>Hartford HealthCare is a nationally recognized leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce development.</p><ul><li><p>Named a <strong>2026 Great Place To Work®</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Recognized by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Leapfrog Group as a Top Teaching Hospital for 5 consecutive years</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ranked as <strong>Connecticut's #1 employer for career advancement</strong> (Careerminds survey).</p></li><li><p>Strong institutional commitment to <strong>physician well-being, leadership development, and career growth</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><strong><br>Location: Hartford, Connecticut<br></strong>Located in central Connecticut, Hartford offers immediate access to major Northeast metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of life.</p><ul><li><p>Approximately <strong>2 hours from Boston and New York City</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Access to <strong>top-ranked public and private schools</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Vibrant urban and suburban living options.</p></li><li><p>Strong regional culture, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.</p></li></ul>