Trauma Surgeon - Full time opportunity
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Stamford, CT | United States
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Job Description
The Department of Surgery at Stamford Hospital seeks an experienced BC/BE general surgeon with fellowship training in surgical critical care to join our Trauma Division. Join a collegial team of 5 surgeons (3 trauma and 2 general) seeking an additional provider due to increased demand for services. This position is 50% Trauma Surgery and 50% General Surgery and includes teaching surgery residents and medical students.
As a Level II trauma center, Stamford Hospital currently has over 800 trauma admissions. The Hospital is a physician-led community academic medical center with comprehensive surgical services in all surgical subspecialties. The Department of Surgery has a free-standing surgical residency program and is affiliated with Columbia University School of Medicine. Responsibilities include trauma care, surgical critical care, general surgery, acute care surgery and teaching surgery residents and students.
BENEFITS: - Medical, dental, vision, 403b, flex spending, life, malpractice, AD&D insurance, CME
- Generous sign on bonus
- Relocation bonus
- WorkLife Concierge Service
- Physician Well Being Resources
- 31 days PTO
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Stamford Hospital is an independent not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County, and consists of a 305-bed inpatient facility, two (2) ambulatory medical complexes, a Level II trauma center, physician practices, a health center and imaging sites throughout the region.
Stamford Hospital has the only open-heart surgery program between New York City and Bridgeport, CT, and the only Cyberknife Center in the New York/CT metro area. We are a Magnet Hospital and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered approach, encouraging healing in all dimensions - mind, body, and spirit. Stamford Hospital is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with residency programs in surgery, internal medicine, family medicine and OB/GYN.
Stamford is located alongside Long Island Sound, and less than an hour from Manhattan, available by car or train. This inviting, vibrant community offers a variety of opportunities and an ideal quality of life for all its residents. Stamford and surrounding towns offer an Incredible variety of housing options, including newly constructed downtown apartments, condos, townhouses, waterfront properties and residential communities. You will find some of the top public and private schools in the state. Stamford is less than an hour from New York international airports and Westchester County Airport.
Interviews are being scheduled now! If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to
Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter, [email protected]; 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.
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