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Chief of Thoracic Surgery Opening – Nuvance Health/ Western Connecticut- Fairfield County, Connecticut (50 miles from New York City)
Nuvance Health is seeking a Chief of Thoracic Surgery to join a system integrated thoracic program with Chief responsibilities spanning our Connecticut based hospitals in Norwalk and Danbury, Connecticut. Both Norwalk and Danbury are located in suburban Fairfield County, Connecticut, about 50 files from New York City and adjacent to Westchester County.
The ideal candidate will be board certified in thoracic surgery with fellowship training in non-cardiac thoracic surgery, clinical experience in the management of thoracic diseases, and training in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery and a desire to develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest and participate in resident education and clinical research. A minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills is preferred.
Nuvance Health spans seven hospitals across the Hudson Valley region of New York State and Western Connecticut. The system currently has 3 dedicated thoracic surgeons and the foundation for continued growth and expansion. Our thoracic oncology surgeons have extensive experience in Robotics, VATS, esophageal surgery, open and endoscopic tracheal surgery, stenting, EBUS and navigational bronchoscopy.
The incoming Chief will focus on further growing a thoracic surgical program and leading a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology team at the Danbury and Norwalk Hospital Campuses. There is excellent support from the Nuvance Cancer Institute, and strong pulmonary and GI support.Our Cancer Institute includes dedicated lung cancer experts in radiation and medical oncology, nursing navigation and advanced interventional pulmonary medicine with integrated tumor boards and disease management teams. In addition to an outstanding multidisciplinary team, the surgeon will have access to cutting-edge translational and outcomes research, supported by a lab and post-doctoral research fellows at the Rudy Ruggles Biomedical Research Institute.
Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As teaching hospitals, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Practice includes 1000+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout western Connecticut and eastern New York.
Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of four season indoor and outdoor recreational activities. The region has highly rated public and private school options and nearby universities. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via car or train.
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.
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.
For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Jeanette Unger, Director of Physician Recruitment, via email or phone (203)739-7864. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
