Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008) Acute Care Surgeon - Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT Join a Leading Academic Acute Care Surgery Program at a Top Level I Trauma Center in the Northeast Hartford Hospital , an 867-bed tertiary care academic medical center in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon to join a high-volume, well-established, and expanding Acute Care Surgery (ACS) service . Affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford Hospital is a designated American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center and serves a regional catchment population of over 1.5 million. 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. About Acute Care Surgery at Hartford Hospital The Acute Care Surgery division provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery . Key highlights of the program include A nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center with a longstanding legacy in trauma innovation and leadership Supported by LifeStar helicopter EMS service , established in 1985 by Dr. Lenworth Jacobs Foundational contributions to national trauma initiatives including the ATOM course, Stop the Bleed campaign, and Hartford Consensus Annual clinical volume includes: 2,600+ trauma patients 1,100+ surgical ICU admissions 1,500+ emergency general surgery cases A growing faculty of 14 Acute Care Surgeons , with continued expansion underway Home to four Surgical Critical Care fellowship positions , including three AAST-approved two-year Acute Care Surgery fellowships Active collaboration with the Chest Wall Injury Society Academic Excellence, Research, and Education Hartford Hospital is a major academic hub within the UConn surgical training system, offering extensive opportunities in education, innovation, and research. Primary teaching site for the University of Connecticut General Surgery Residency Program Faculty engagement across medical student, resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider (APP) education Regular presentations at national meetings including EAST, AAST, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Access to the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI) -one of the most advanced medical simulation centers globally Training includes ATLS, ATOM, ASSET, and APP bootcamps Strong institutional support for ACS research, clinical trials, and health systems innovation The division is actively engaged in cutting-edge innovation through Hartford HealthCare's Innovation Institute, including: AI-driven hypotension prediction models in the surgical ICU Use of virtual reality (VR) technology for pre-operative rib fracture visualization System-wide initiatives focused on the safe integration of artificial intelligence in clinical care Why Hartford HealthCare? Hartford HealthCare is a nationally recognized leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce development. Named a 2026 Great Place To Work® Recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a Top Teaching Hospital for 5 consecutive years Ranked as Connecticut's #1 employer for career advancement (Careerminds survey) Strong institutional commitment to physician well-being, leadership development, and career growth Location: Hartford, Connecticut Located in central Connecticut, Hartford offers immediate access to major Northeast metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of life. Approximately 2 hours from Boston and New York City Access to top-ranked public and private schools Vibrant urban and suburban living options Strong regional culture, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation Apply Today Aaron Hull Physician Recruiter Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org Call/Text: (959) 599-8751 Qualifications BE/BC Acute Care Surgery Eligible to be licensed in CT Completion of a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship