Outpatient Neurologist Teaching Opportunity–Poughkeepsie, New York (75 minutes from New York City)

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Nuvance Health, just 75 minutes north of New York City in Dutchess County, has excellent opportunities for employed, full-time Neurologists to join our growing Neurosciences Program. We are seeking dedicated and well-trained physicians with subspecialty training preferred in epilepsy, movement disorders and/or neuromuscular disorders for our outpatient practice located in Poughkeepsie, NY. We recently received full accreditation for an ACGME approved residency program so there is ample opportunity for someone that is passionate about supervising, educating, mentoring, and evaluating residents and medical students. The Neurology Division is part of a comprehensive neurosciences program that spans our larger 7 hospital system and includes Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, and rehabilitation. Our ideal candidate will be a well-trained, board certified/eligible neurologist looking to join a highly capable team of established and respected neurologists. Subspecialty training is desired but not a prerequisite. New or recent graduates are welcome to apply. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including base salary plus incentives and allowances for CMEs and dues expenses as well as a relocation stipend. Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a brand new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, recently adding Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and childrens health services. 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 also now 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. For more information about Nuvance Health, please visit . For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at 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.