Physicians
Put your talent to work where it will make a difference
Driven by the Mission of Community Health
If you’re a physician who wants to work in a meaningful, mission-driven workplace where people are committed and passionate about caring for others, OPTIMUS may be for you.
During our 40+ years of service to our communities, the energy and leadership of our doctors has guided our progress steadily forward.
Today, nearly 500 professionals work under the OPTIMUS banner, providing a lifetime of medical, behavioral, dental, and specialty health services.
We hope your desire to make a difference will find a home here.
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OPTIMUS Healthcare: A competitive, integrated health system
We offer an integrated, team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner, with attention to the diversity of our patients’ backgrounds and needs.
Our care model incorporates conventional medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health services along with complementary approaches to care such as acupuncture, chiropractic, school-based services and nutritional counseling.
There is an expanding focus on employee recognition, health, and well-being, with opportunities to learn and grow through participation in team-based care training and quality and performance improvement activities.
What our employees say
“I work here because I have the same mission as OPTIMUS.”
“I wanted to work at a place I respect.”
“People who are passionate. It’s our biggest strength.”
At Optimus, we care for our employees just as much as we care for our patients. That’s why we offer:
- Highly Competitive Salary – Be recognized and rewarded for your expertise and dedication.
- Work-Life Balance – to allow you to focus on what matters most.
- Exceptional Benefits – We cover 50% of your health insurance deductible, along with dental and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO Package – 16% higher than the national average for physicians of all tenures, plus 5 CME days and 11 holidays—because rest and professional growth matter. Inbox and clinical responsibilities are fully covered during PTO.
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Participation – A meaningful way to serve communities while benefiting from loan repayment programs.
- Strong Support System – A Team-based model of care that promotes a high provider-to-support-staff ratio so you can focus on patient care.
- Experienced Leadership That Listens – Our senior leadership team values clinician input for operational decisions, ensuring your voice is heard.
- Positive Work Environment – Enjoy a fun, multi-lingual and collegial work environment.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an accredited Medical School
- Completion of a residency program from an accredited institution
- Current Connecticut licensure or application in process
- Must be board certified or eligible to sit for exam
More about OPTIMUS:
- One of the largest healthcare providers in southwestern CT
- 30+ locations in and near Bridgeport, Stamford, and Stratford
- 40+ years of service
- Integrated care in a patient-centered medical home model
- Medical, behavioral, dental, specialty, and school-based care services.
- We serve both insured and uninsured patients
- 100% outpatient care settings
- Multicultural, multilingual environment