Chief of Breast Surgery - Stamford CT

Stamford Health, Stamford, Connecticut, United States (on-site)

Full-Time

About the role

The Department of Surgery at Stamford Hospital is seeking an experienced Chief of Breast Surgery to serve as Co-Director of the newly renovated and transformed Stamford Health Breast Center. The Chief will join a team of two fellowship-trained breast surgeons in the multi-specialty physician group at Stamford Health and will co-lead the Breast Center with the Director of Women’s Imaging. The successful candidate will be fellowship trained in breast surgery and must have excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to provide superb patient-centered care. A strong interest in supporting resident and medical student education is highly desired.

Stamford Health is a community-based, academic medical center with comprehensive services in all surgical subspecialties. The Department of Surgery has a freestanding general surgery residency program and participates in the clinical education of medical students and physician assistant students. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has made Stamford Health its largest teaching affiliate. Stamford Health is also a Collaborative Member of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

The Breast Center has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation of Breast Centers (NAPBC), and recognition as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. Stamford Hospital has been distinguished as the Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best Breast Center and designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. As a Planetree hospital, Stamford Health is committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families.

Highlights

• 100% breast surgery focus
• 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

Location

Stamford is the second largest city in Connecticut with a population of 137,000, located just 30 miles from Manhattan. The city is home to Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of businesses while maintaining a community environment. Parenting Magazine cited Stamford as one of the 10 best cities in America for raising a family, and it is routinely honored as one of the safest communities in the country.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package.