Orthopedic/ Trauma Surgery - Poughkeepsie, NY (75 minutes North of NYC)

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an additional Orthopedic Surgeon to further grow their collegial team. Specialized training is welcome but not required. Preferences would be hand or trauma. Typical service responsibilities consist of outpatient clinical care, inpatient care, standard elective and on-call surgical procedures, and administration and academic opportunities. Physicians will be part of the trauma call team requiring 6 calls per month. This is a great opportunity to perform orthopedic procedures in your preferred specialty as well as provide important trauma/on-call care for the community. There is excellent PA and resident support and opportunities to collaborate with the trauma team, neurosurgical team, hospitalists, other orthopedic surgeons, and specialists in many fields. More specifically there is ample opportunity for someone to be involved in our surgical residency program with opportunity for academic growth, research, and innovation. Job Highlights: Beautiful suburban location with easy train access to New York City Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits Generous allowances for CMEs, dues, and relocation assistance Collegial environment with excellent work life balance Growing hospital system with ACGME-accredited residencies State-of-the-art patient pavilions and operating rooms Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a new 752,000 square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 263 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, including Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, neurosciences, cancer care, and women’s health. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine. VBMC is part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. The Hudson Valley boasts an excellent quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations. 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. Salary: $400K- $800K annually