Colon & Rectal Surgery Opening in Westport, CT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Colo/Rectal
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Westport, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/17/24
**Chief of Colorectal Surgery Job Opening - Westport, CT**
Located 63 miles from Hartford, CT and 56 miles from NYC
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- 473-bed teaching hospital in Bridgeport, with a large multispecialty provider group. Tertiary care center.
- Seeking Chief of Colorectal Surgery who is Board Certified in General Surgery and fellowship trained in colorectal surgery with additional robotics experience. The Surgeon will provide surgical consultation and care to individuals needing assistance in the management of diverse colorectal diseases including complex anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease and cancer treatment. Ideal applicants would have the appropriate leadership skills and 7+ years of clinical experience in colorectal practice although all other suitable applicants will be welcomed. Dedication to team building and participation in strategic programmatic growth initiatives are essential to the successful applicant.
 
**Job Duties:**
- Develop and lead a growing colorectal program
- Teaching and mentoring all levels of surgical trainees
- Participating in quality, safety and education for all staff and participate in committees
- Joining a growing and financially secure physician-led organization with best-in-class operations and business management.
- Participating in call to assist our acute care surgery team in the management of complex colorectal emergencies as needed and scheduled
- To work closely with the Chair of the Department of Surgery on community outreach initiatives and innovative clinical redesign projects
- Participating in the educational and administrative activities of Digestive Health Institute
- Enjoying access to the health system's Leadership Development Institute, with intensive leadership training program designed specifically for physician leaders.
- Located one hour from New York City, we are in the heart of some of New Englands most stunning communities offering you and your family nationally acclaimed schools, and a variety of housing and recreational options.
**Compensation/Benefits**
- Highly competitive compensation, including incentives
- One of the finest benefits offerings in the northeast including:
- Generous paid time off and retirement plans
- Robust academic and research opportunities
- Access to the Physician Leadership Development Institute
**About the Group**
- One of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, allowing providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
- Prestigiously named one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut by the Becker's Hospital Review
- Honored as a Best Organizations for Leadership Development by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice