Thoracic Surgeon - Assistant Professor

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at  Stamford Health , in collaboration with  Columbia University  and  NewYork-Presbyterian , is seeking a  board-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeon  at the  Assistant Professor  level to join our expanding team.

Position Highlights :

• Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including  pulmonary, mediastinal, and esophageal  disease.
• Expertise in  robotic (Da Vinci) and VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)  is required.
• The role includes opportunities for  clinical and / or translational research .
• Teaching responsibilities  for medical students and residents will be expected.
• Strong  interpersonal and communication skills  are essential.

The successful candidate will be employed by  Stamford Health  and hold a  faculty appointment at Columbia University . The  primary clinical site  will be  Stamford Hospital  in Stamford, Connecticut, with secondary responsibilities at  NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center  and potentially at NYP satellite facilities in  Bronxville and the Hudson Valley .

Applicants must hold an  M.D. or equivalent degree .

About Stamford Health :

Stamford Health is an  independent, not-for-profit health system  dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to our community. We are proud to serve as the  largest teaching affiliate  of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Our thoracic surgery program is a  joint partnership  with Columbia / NewYork-Presbyterian. The  Bennett Cancer Center’s  medical and radiation oncology programs are collaborative members of the  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute  and  Brigham Cancer Center , providing access to  world-class expertise and clinical trials , and supporting  five specialty tumor boards .

Stamford Health’s thoracic surgery program features :

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer :

As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying

the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and

encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Why Stamford?

Just 1 hour from NYC, Stamford offers a vibrant, walkable downtown, top-rated schools, cultural attractions, and easy access to major airports and commuter rail.

Interviews are being scheduled now!  If interested, apply or send CV and cover letter to Josie Eldred, HR Partner, at jeldred@stamhealth.org .