Description
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an experienced CT surgeon to assume the role of Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The hospital performs over 330 open heart procedures annually, and is the only hospital with open heart surgery in a 60 mile radius. The program is supported by 2 cardiac cath labs and 2 cath/ep labs including a hybrid room for TAVR procedures. The hospital does 700 PCI procedures and more than 2,500 total procedures annually. Vassar consistently has one of the lowest risk adjusted mortality rates for CABG in NY State.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of excellence and leadership in their training and experience commensurate with this position. At a minimum, current Board Certification in CT surgery and case volume of at least 150/year; experience with TAVR and minimally invasive techniques are a plus.
Job Highlights:
- Strategic location with easy access to New York City
-Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
-Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation assistance Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, with more than 70,000 visits annually to the ED. We have excellent specialty backup and support with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children's 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. Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community of by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments. Vassar will be building a new 696,000-square-foot, seven-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms over the next three years. Vassar Brothers Medical Center is part of Health Quest, the largest and most comprehensive provider of healthcare services to the one million people who reside in the New York counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester. Our not-for-profit system is consistently ranked as one of New York State's most successful Health Systems. Our hospitals include Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. Our physician practice group includes more than 200 primary care and specialist practitioners. The Hudson Valley 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 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.
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