<p>Per Diem General Surgeon</p> <p>Backus Hospital | Norwich, Connecticut</p> <p>Backus Hospital, a member of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Per Diem General Surgeon to join our established surgical team in Norwich, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible surgeon seeking flexible scheduling within a collaborative, well-resourced hospital environment.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <ul> <li> <p>Per diem coverage for general surgery call and acute care surgery</p> </li><li> <p>Inpatient consults, emergency general surgery, and operative cases</p> </li><li> <p>Support from experienced OR staff, anesthesia, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers</p> </li><li> <p>Access to modern operating suites and surgical technology</p> </li><li> <p>Efficient workflows within a community-focused hospital setting</p> </li></ul> <p>This role is ideal for surgeons seeking supplemental income, schedule flexibility, or continued clinical engagement without a full-time commitment.</p> <p>About Backus Hospital</p> <p>Backus Hospital is a 200 bed, acute care community hospital serving Eastern Connecticut. As part of Hartford HealthCare's integrated system, physicians benefit from:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong referral base across the region</p> </li><li> <p>Multidisciplinary collaboration</p> </li><li> <p>System-wide clinical resources and best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Streamlined credentialing and administrative support</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Norwich, Connecticut?</p> <p>Located between Boston and New York City, Norwich offers:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Coastal and suburban living options</p> </li><li> <p>Access to four-season outdoor recreation</p> </li><li> <p>Proximity to Mystic, shoreline communities, and major metropolitan areas</p> </li><li> <p>Strong schools and quality of life</p> </li></ul> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>To learn more or express interest, please contact:</p> <p>Aaron Hull</p> <p>Physician Recruiter</p> <p>Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org</p> <p>(959) 599-8751</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery</p> </li><li> <p>Eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut</p> </li><li> <p>Eligible for medical staff membership at Backus Hospital</p> </li><li> <p>ATLS certification preferred</p> </li></ul>