Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY

Critical Care Surgeons

Employed Trauma Surgery Opening – Vassar Brothers, Poughkeepsie, NY (75 Minutes North of New York City)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking several Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons to join our new trauma team as we work towards achieving an ACS Level II Trauma Center Designation. The Trauma Surgeon will report to the Trauma Medical Director and will be responsible for providing trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery coverage. This is an attractive position to be involved in the development of a new service line under an experienced Director. Ideal candidate will be board certified in General Surgery and board certified/eligible in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.

Job Highlights:

-Strategic location with easy commuter access to New York City.

-Employed position with highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

-Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation assistance.

-Collegial environment with excellent work life balance.

-Located in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York State.

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 80K visits annually to the ED. We have excellent specialty backup and support. 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 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 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 Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

For more information or to apply, please contact Kelly Boccard, Physician Recruiter, at845-475-9683, . For more information about Vassar Brothers Medical Center, please visit