Job Description
Job Description T
he Department of Surgery at Stamford Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care to join our growing Trauma Division . This is a 50/50 split between Trauma Surgery and General Surgery, with opportunities to teach surgery residents and medical students.
Join a collegial team of 5 surgeons (3 trauma, 2 general) in a Level II Trauma Center with over 800 trauma admissions annually. Stamford Hospital is a physician-led, community academic medical center and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University with a free-standing surgical residency program. As a Planetree hospital, Stamford Health is committed to personalizing, humanizing and demystifying the healthcare experience. Our holistic approach supports healing in all dimensions - mind body, and spirit. Our person-centered approach is woven into every aspect of care.
Position Highlights
- 50% Trauma Surgery / 50% General Surgery
- Teaching responsibilities with residents and medical students
- Comprehensive surgical subspecialty support
- Level II Trauma Center with 305-bed hospital
- Affiliated with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Benefits
- Competitive salary with generous sign-on and relocation bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, malpractice, CME
- 31 days PTO
- WorkLife Concierge and Physician Well-Being Resources
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Qualifications
- MD/DO or foreign equivalent
- BC/BE in Neurology
- Fellowship in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology (Epilepsy track)
- Proficiency in EEG and inpatient critical care video monitoring
- Eligible for Connecticut medical license
Apply Today
Interviews are now being scheduled now! Please send your CV and cover letter in confidence to:
Robin Harrington - Physician Recruiter
rharringt@stamhealth.org | 203-609-4481
About Us About Stamford Health Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
About the Team Why work for Stamford Health? Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations. Stamford Health
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Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work,