Associate Division Chief of Gastroenterology

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK

THE ROBERT LARNER, MD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

Division of Gastroenterology

Title:   Associate Division Chief, University of Vermont Health Network Gastroenterology (New York State)

Locations:  UVM Health Network Department of Medicine – Division of Gastroenterology                 

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, New York)

Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, New York)

Elizabethtown Medical Center (Elizabethtown, New York

Qualifications: Board certification in gastroenterology with excellent clinical, educational and leadership skills.

The UVM Health Network is recruiting a Division Chief for the Network Gastroenterology Division overseeing 3 campuses: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, NY), Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, NY) and Elizabethtown Community Hospital (Elizabethtown, New York). UVM Health Network Gastroenterology is an integrated academic division serving 6 hospitals in Vermont and Upstate New York. The ideal candidate will have primary clinical and educational duties at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (primary clinical location, Plattsburgh New York) and may also participate at the University of Vermont Medical Center (Burlington, Vermont).

The Associate Division Chief will have the primary leadership responsibility for recruitment, education and clinical quality at 3 Upstate New York sites. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital has an established procedural program with a large referral base, with excellent inpatient and outpatient facilities to deliver a broad spectrum of high-quality gastroenterology care. The incoming gastroenterologist will join the established practice at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) within The University of Vermont Health Network. CVPH has a reputable procedural program with a large referral base, including excellent inpatient and outpatient facilities to deliver a broad spectrum of high-quality gastroenterology care.  Both Alice Hyde Medical Center and Elizabethtown Community Hospitals provide procedural and clinical services in gastroenterology as well and are well suited to growth.

CVPH is a vibrant 300-bed level 3 trauma center located in the northeastern region of New York. It serves a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes 9 state-of-the-art OR’s, an ambulatory surgery center, and modern endoscopy suites. CVPH works closely with UVM Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center located one hour away. The EMR (EPIC) operates network wide in both the clinic and inpatient settings connecting CVPH with all campuses of the UVM Health Network.  

The University of Vermont Health Network is interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic and clinical community through their teaching, and clinical service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The appropriate candidate will serve an important educational role and may have a faculty appointment at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine at the level determined by qualifications.

Plattsburgh, New York and Burlington, Vermont are beautiful lake side communities and college towns that allow physicians to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, cultural opportunities, an international airport and easy access to larger city experiences in Boston and Montreal.

This opportunity can support candidates requiring J1 visa waivers and H1B visas.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Application Procedure:  Interested candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com (with CV and cover letter under Position Number 00026910). Questions about this position may be directed to:   Harold L. Dauerman MD, UVM Health Network Department of Medicine, Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs; phone 802-847-3602 or email: harold.dauerman@uvmhealth.org.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. We’re not just caregivers and staff – we’re your friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care when and where you need them. We’re dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible in an environment that supports your health and healing. That’s what we call the heart and science of medicine.

CVPH is a 300-bed community hospital located in the northeastern region of New York State serving a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes a 14-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit and 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s. The typical daily census is approximately 250 (approximately 130 acute/private beds). We have an average of 25 admissions and 775 outpatients per day. We have over 230 physicians on the Medical Staff representing many sub-specialties. On average CVPH has 9,400 admissions, 825 births, 46,000 emergency room (Level 3 Trauma Center) visits and 19,000 surgical procedures.  CVPH is JCAHO accredited and recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care.

Our state of the art critical care unit has 14-beds, the Progressive Care Unit has 12 beds and our three cath labs have digital equipment. We have 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s, a 27-room Emergency Department and newly constructed interventional radiology suites. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center has 4 OR’s and 4 endoscopy suites. The EMR network wide in both the clinic and inpatient settings is EPIC.  

Now more than ever, CVPH is committed to creating a learning environment to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded medical training experience. Our affiliation with the University of Vermont Medical Center, a level I trauma center located 1 hour away, has helped us to establish a community-based Family Medicine Residency. In addition, we have Emergency Medicine residents and medical students from UVM doing clinical rotations at CVPH. We are much bigger than what you might expect in a rural area.  For further information, please visit our website at www.UVMHealth.org/CVPH.