Trauma Critical Care Surgeon Opportunity with Teaching

The Department of Surgery at Stamford hospital is seeking a BC/BE general surgeon with fellowship training in surgical critical care to join our trauma division at Stamford Hospital.

As a Level II trauma center, Stamford Hospital currently has over 800 trauma admissions. The Hospital is 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 with rotating students. Responsibilities include trauma care and service maturation, practice in surgical critical care, general surgery and acute care surgery, and educational responsibilities of our surgical residents and students.

Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed teaching community hospital and regional referral center in Southeastern Connecticut, just 45 minutes away from NYC. Our health system is a Planetree designated organization, with an emphasis on patient and family centered care.  Stamford Health Medical Group is the affiliated clinical practice organization, with approximately 200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians located at 40 offices in the region. As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, the Stamford Health system understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission. We offer a competitive base salary with RVU incentives, in addition to a generous benefits package.

Just 30 miles from Manhattan and on the threshold of New England, Stamford combines the sophistication of the city with the charm and tradition of New England. With a population of over 135,000, Stamford is the second largest city in the state and is a key economic engine for the entire state, serving as the home to hundreds of businesses and corporations, as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies. Despite its rapid growth, Stamford has maintained its community environment, making it an excellent place to live. The city of Stamford provides an abundance of restaurants and entertainment with theaters, galleries, a Symphony, Jazz Festival, and downtown mall with multiple retailers. Nearby, discover a Nature Center, Arts & Science Museum and Maritime Museum. Golf courses, both public and private, are in and around town. The New Stamford Hospital, which opening in September 2016, is the region’s only state-of-the-art, patient-centered, healthcare facility.

Stamford is the fastest growing city in the state of CT, and Harbor Point is the fastest growing neighborhoods in addition to downtown Stamford.  You will find luxury high-rise apartments, eclectic restaurants, yoga/fitness studios, boutiques and even a free trolly service that loops around from Harbor Point to downtown Stamford and back.  Harbor Point is accessible from the I-95 interstate and within walking distance to the Stamford Transportation Center with Metro North commuter rail and Amtrak.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,900 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 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 offers treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart and neurosurgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center has a robust 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.