Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity - Vassar Brothers Medical Center - Poughkeepsie, New York (75 minutes north of New York City)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Northwell Health, has an excellent opportunity for a board-certified or eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its award-winning cardiothoracic team. Our employed practice consists of 3 cardiothoracic surgeons (with one position open) and a dedicated team of allied health professionals including 24/7/365 in-house PA coverage. Vassar is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, about 75 minutes north of New York City in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

The program performs the full range of cardiac services, including multi-arterial CABG, minimally invasive and robotic mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement, advanced aortic surgery, ECMO and procedures for atrial fibrillation. Excellent people-skills and a strong desire and ability to function within a cohesive team is a must.

Job Highlights:

1. Beautiful suburban location with easy train access to New York City
2. Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
3. Generous allowances for CMEs, dues, and relocation allowance
4. Collegial environment with excellent work life balance
5. Growing hospital system with ACGME-accredited residencies
6. State-of-the-art patient pavilions
7. 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.

The Hudson Valley of New York boasts a terrific 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 options and highly rated 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.

Nuvance Health is proudly joining Northwell Health. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 1000+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000+ employees - 22,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.

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