Thoracic Surgeon â Assistant Professor
Thoracic Surgeon â Assistant Professor
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Job Description
The Division of Thoracic Surgery atStamford Health in collaboration withColumbia UniversityandNewYork-Presbyterian is seeking aboard-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeonat theAssistant Professor level to join our expanding team.
Position Highlights:
- Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of general thoracic surgery includingpulmonary mediastinal and esophagealdisease.
- Expertise inrobotic (Da Vinci) and VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)is required.
- The role includes opportunities forclinical and/or translational research.
- Teaching responsibilitiesfor medical students and residents will be expected.
- Stronginterpersonal and communication skillsare essential.
The successful candidate will be employed byStamford Healthand hold afaculty appointment at Columbia University. Theprimary clinical sitewill beStamford Hospitalin Stamford Connecticut with secondary responsibilities atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Centerand potentially at NYP satellite facilities inBronxville and the Hudson Valley.
Applicants must hold anM.D. or equivalent degree.
About Stamford Health:
Stamford Health is anindependent not-for-profit health systemdedicated to delivering compassionate personalized care to our community. We are proud to serve as thelargest teaching affiliateof Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Our thoracic surgery program is ajoint partnershipwith Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian. TheBennett Cancer Centersmedical and radiation oncology programs are collaborative members of theDana-Farber Cancer InstituteandBrigham Cancer Center providing access toworld-class expertise and clinical trials and supportingfive specialty tumor boards.
Stamford Healths thoracic surgery program features:
- TwoDa Vinci Xi (DV5)robotic systems
- TheION robotic bronchoscopy system
- A dedicatedinterventional pulmonology servicesupporting the lung cancer program
- Leadership in theEsophageal Specialty Center offering multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant foregut conditions
- Active participation in theSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission to that end we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Sign on bonus
- Comprehensive low-cost health insurance plans available day one
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking
- Childcare partnership with Childrens Learning Center
As a Planetree hospital we are committed to personalizing humanizing and demystifying
the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and
encourages healing in all dimensions mind body and spirit.
Why Stamford
Just 1 hour from NYC Stamford offers a vibrant walkable downtown top-rated schools cultural attractions and easy access to major airports and commuter rail.
Interviews are being scheduled now! If interested apply or send CV and cover letter to Josie Eldred HR Partner at
Employment Type
Full-Time
