Podiatric Surgeon - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Podiatric Surgeon - Foot & Ankle Surgery

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, Connecticut (Litchfield County)
Full-Time | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery | Hospital-Based Practice

Every day, more than 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Podiatric Surgeon to join Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network and help expand access to high-quality foot and ankle care throughout Northwestern Connecticut.

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a motivated Podiatric Surgeon to build and grow a practice at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in developing a busy surgical practice, establishing strong referral relationships, and providing comprehensive foot and ankle care in a community hospital setting.

You will join a collaborative medical community with access to hospital-based surgical services, multidisciplinary specialty support, and the resources of a large integrated healthcare system.

About Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital serves as an important healthcare resource for Northwestern Connecticut and the surrounding communities. Located in Torrington, the hospital provides care to a diverse patient population with a growing need for comprehensive podiatric services.

This opportunity is well suited for a physician who wants to establish a strong presence in the community while contributing to the growth of foot and ankle services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop relationships with referring providers, collaborate with specialists, and help meet the needs of patients requiring both routine and complex podiatric care.

Our approach emphasizes:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• Expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle services
• Supporting collaboration across medical and surgical specialties
• Improving outcomes for patients with complex foot and ankle conditions
• Building strong relationships with community providers and referral partners

Podiatry Practice Highlights

• Practice Development: Opportunity to build and grow a busy podiatric surgical practice.
• Patient Population: Diverse community-based patient population with a need for comprehensive foot and ankle care.
• Clinical Scope: Elective and urgent foot and ankle surgery, trauma, deformity correction, diabetic foot complications, wound management, and limb preservation.
• Practice Setting: Combination of outpatient clinic care, inpatient consultations, and hospital-based surgical services.
• Referral Development: Opportunity to establish lasting relationships with primary care providers and referring specialists.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues across specialties to coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
• Health System Support: Access to the broader resources and professional network of Hartford HealthCare.

Responsibilities

As a Podiatric Surgeon, you will:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of foot and ankle conditions.
• Perform elective and urgent surgical procedures in a community hospital setting.
• Manage foot and ankle trauma, structural deformities, infections, and other complex conditions.
• Provide care for patients with diabetic foot complications, wounds, and limb preservation needs.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient visits, and hospital-based surgical services.
• Coordinate treatment plans with primary care providers, hospitalists, vascular specialists, wound care teams, and other clinicians as appropriate.
• Educate patients on treatment options, preventive foot care, and postoperative recovery.
• Develop strong referral relationships within the local medical community.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Help expand podiatric services to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Why Join Hartford HealthCare?

• Build Your Practice: Develop a rewarding surgical practice with the opportunity to establish a strong community referral base.
• Community Impact: Help address the need for comprehensive foot and ankle care in Northwestern Connecticut.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a multidisciplinary team committed to patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Integrated Health System: Benefit from the professional network and resources of Hartford HealthCare.
• Clinical Variety: Care for patients with a broad range of podiatric conditions, including complex surgical and limb preservation cases.
• Professional Growth: Contribute to the continued development of podiatric services within an established community hospital.

Life in Torrington, Connecticut | Litchfield County

Torrington offers a scenic New England setting with access to outdoor recreation, historic towns, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

• Enjoy nearby mountains, lakes, parks, and year-round outdoor activities.
• Experience a community-oriented lifestyle with access to local dining, arts, and cultural attractions.
• Explore the surrounding Litchfield Hills and other destinations throughout Northwestern Connecticut.
• Benefit from access to the greater Hartford area and other major destinations in the Northeast.

Torrington offers an appealing setting for physicians seeking to build their careers while enjoying the character and lifestyle of a New England community.

Apply Today - Podiatric Surgeon | Torrington, CT

If you are a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Podiatric Surgeon interested in building a practice, providing comprehensive foot and ankle care, and making a meaningful impact in a community hospital, we encourage you to connect with us.

Join Hartford HealthCare and become part of a team dedicated to advancing care and improving the health of the communities we serve.

Aaron Hull
Physician Recruiter
Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org
Call/Text: (959) 599-8751

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Podiatric Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program.
• Eligibility for Connecticut licensure and hospital credentialing.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills with a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in developing a successful practice and building relationships with referring providers.