Breast Surgery Opportunity-Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (75 mi from NYC) - Danbury Health Systems : Job Details

Exciting Breast Surgery Opportunity - Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York (75 miles north of NYC)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, now part of Nuvance Health and located in Poughkeepsie, New York, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an additional fellowship trained Breast Surgeon to join its multi-disciplinary practice and growing system program under the leadership of Susan K. Boolbol, M.D. Recent graduates and fellows, including 2023 graduates, welcome to apply.Our breast surgeons are an integral part of the overall strategy for the Nuvance Health Cancer Institute, which spans our larger 7 hospital system in western Connecticut and eastern New York. Poughkeepsie is located in the suburban Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York, about 75 miles outside New York City. Generous sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided. We will have a breast fellowship program beginning in 2024.

The ideal candidate will be board certified/eligible in general surgery with fellowship training in breast surgery. Candidates should have strong clinical and interpersonal skills. The position includes teaching to residents and medical students as well as participation in breast tumor boards. We offer a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package, including allowances for CMEs and Dues.

Our model of care is multi-disciplinary, integrated and collaborative among all system hospitals. We are accredited by the COC and NAPBC. The team includes Medical Oncologists, Surgical and Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons and medical subspecialties. We have a cohesive team of employed physicians and allied health providers, including dieticians, genetic counselors, research coordinators, social workers and navigators that function in a comprehensive and integrated model of care that is patient centered. The Nuvance Health Cancer Institute is a member of NRG and has a robust clinical trials office including phase one trials, and strong collaboration with PhD's, physician scientists and dedicated research coordinators.

Job Highlights:

* Vassar just opened a new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms

* Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

* Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation

* Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule

* Strategic location between New York City and Albany along the Hudson River with easy commuter access via Amtrak and Metro North Rail lines

Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices and multiple affiliated organizations.

The Hudson Valley of New York boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers a wide array of four season recreational activities. Excellent housing and outstanding public and private schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Jeanette Unger, Director of Physician Recruitment, via email [email protected] or phone (203)###-####. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Salary Range:

$350,000-$750,000 Annually