Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Connecticut / Locum or Permanent / Permanent Cardiothoracic

Company: Cross Country Healthcare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

UCONN Health and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine seek a BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CTS) for our new, comprehensive, academic Thoracic Surgery program. UConn Health's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is based at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, a 200-bed, Level III Trauma Center boasting 14 new ORs and two robotic systems.

You will find a unique opportunity to advance your career in Thoracic Surgery at UCONN Health:

A strong emphasis will be placed on innovative thoracic surgery (benign and malignant) with heavy use of VATS and/or robotic surgery.

The Thoracic Surgery service has the full support of senior leadership at UCONN including that of the Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Chair, Department of Surgery.

You will enjoy a close collaboration with our Interventional Pulmonary Division as well as our busy Thoracic Oncology and Gastroenterology services. Active participation in our multidisciplinary tumor board and a consistent presence in our Cancer Center will be essential.

General Surgery residents as well as exceptional Physician Assistants support the Thoracic Surgery service.

Faculty appointment to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine at the Assistant or Associate Professor level commensurate with experience.

Partnerships with Jackson Labs and the Center for Aging provide a wonderful opportunity for research collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and esophageal surgery including robotics and VATS.

While the primary focus of this position is general thoracic surgery, preference will be given to candidates with the ability to cover cardiac surgery cases while on call.

Exceptional benefits include dependent (including spouse) tuition reimbursement, generous retirement plan options, and moving expenses.

UCONN Health is located in Farmington, CT, mid-way between New York City and Boston and within commuting distance of New Haven. With a four-season climate and many outstanding schools and neighborhoods, the Farmington Valley is a wonderful place to raise a family!

UConn Health is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

To learn more about this physician opportunity, please contact:

Selena Dickherber

314-887-4922 (phone and text)

sdickherber@crosscountry.com

Please reference Job Position ID 166986 when responding.

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