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Division Chief, Hospital Medicine Danbury, New Milford Hospitals in Danbury CT (70 miles from NYC)

Employer
Nuvance Health
Location
Danbury, CT
Posted Date
Jul 17, 2017

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Job Details

Western Connecticut Medical Group is seeking a Division Chief of Hospital Medicine for Danbury and New Milford Hospitals in Danbury, CT. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced physician to lead a well-established group of hospital-based clinicians focused on delivering high quality and high value care to our patients. It is a visible position overseeing over 50 providers at two campuses in the largest division in the Department of Medicine.

About Us

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a premier, non-profit 371-bed regional medical center and teaching hospital, is the leading provider of health services to the residents of Western Connecticut and nearby New York State providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care.   

As a full service provider, Danbury Hospital offers centers of excellence and specialized programs for cardiovascular services, orthopedic and spine services, cancer services, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary care, radiology and diagnostic imaging, and weight loss surgery. The Hospital is a Level II trauma center and has earned Primary Stroke Center designation by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association. 

Danbury Hospital has a strong academic tradition with residency programs in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ob-Gyn, and Pathology, and a fellowship program in Cardiovascular Medicine. The Hospital is affiliated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.

As one of Danbury Hospital’s largest departments, the Department of Medicine is central to the Institution’s strategy for establishing a vibrant population-based health enterprise while sustaining its extraordinary track record of excellence and innovation in medical care, and the Division of Hospital Medicine plays a crucial role within the Department.

Danbury Hospital is part of Western Connecticut Health Network, which also includes New Milford and Norwalk Hospitals as well as over 70 outpatient practice locations. New Milford Hospital is an 85-bed community hospital, serving the residents of the greater Litchfield County area in Connecticut for almost 100 years.

Work for Us

Working for Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN), comprised of Danbury Hospital; New Milford Hospital; Norwalk Hospital; Western Connecticut Medical Group; and Western Connecticut Home Care, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of other people. Our Western Connecticut Health Network Department of Research and Innovation, focused on the field of molecular science and personalized medicine, ranks among our country’s leading research organizations. Our Network offers many opportunities to grow your own skills and expertise – we offer competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary:

The Division Chief of Hospital Medicine will serve in a departmental leadership role reporting to the Chairman of Medicine. Professional time will be divided among clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities. In addition to working closely with the Chairman, the Division Chief will also work closely with the Program Director of the Internal Medicine residency program and other hospital leaders to promote clinical excellence; operational efficiency; and outstanding patient outcomes. We offer a competitive base salary as well as incentive compensation and generous benefits.

Job Requirements:

  • MD or DO with Connecticut State and Federal DEA Registration
  • 3+ Years’ experience required in Hospital Medicine, 5+ years’ preferred
  • Prior leadership experience is preferred as is experience/interest in teaching
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Western Connecticut Health Network and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. This philosophy calls for equal opportunities for employment, training, and advancement regardless of sex, race, creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.

Company

Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Company info
Website
Telephone
203-852-2640
Location
24 Hospital Avenue
Danbury
CT
06810
US

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