Chief of Breast Surgery

About the role

The Department of Surgery at Stamford Hospital is seeking an experienced Chief of Breast Surgery to serve as Co-Director of our newly renovated and transformed Stamford Health Breast Center. Our Breast Surgery Chief will join a team of two fellowship-trained breast surgeons in the multi-specialty physician group at Stamford Health and will co-lead our Breast Center with the Director of Women’s Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Fellowship-trained in breast surgery
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong interest in patient-centered care
• Strong interest in supporting resident/medical student education

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Current medical license in good standing
• Experience in breast surgery
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Board-certified in general surgery
• Experience in breast cancer management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in patient-centered care
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive compensation

Pay

Competitive compensation offered.

Schedule

No general surgery call, breast surgery call only.

Highlights

• 100% breast surgery
• No general surgery call, breast surgery call only
• Collaborative working relationship between the medical group and hospital
• Integrative team of providers
• Extensive Plastic Surgery Support
• Excellent Breast Radiology Support

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 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.

About the Team

Why work for Stamford Health? Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development. Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally. For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.