Hematology Opportunity/Leadership Potential – Poughkeepsie, NY (75 min from NYC) - Meet at ASH

Company/Institution:	Nuvance Health/Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Department:	Cancer Institute
Location:	Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD, DO	Salary:	$300,000 or above
Job Type:	Patient Care	Posted:	July 21, 2024
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	August 1, 2024-August 1, 2025

Hematology Opportunity – Poughkeepsie, NY (75 minutes North of NYC)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an academically-oriented Hematologist (both classical and malignant hematology). This position will focus on treating patients with hematologic malignancies but will also oversee evaluation of treatment of patients with classical hematology conditions, with advanced practitioner support.  Our Cancer Institute is growing rapidly as we are expanding our clinical trial portfolio and positioning ourselves to be a destination cancer program in this region. Our Chair of the Cancer Institute, Dr. Adam Boruchov, will be attending the upcoming ASH conference in December, and will be available to meet with candidates. 

The ideal candidate will be board certified in hematology have at least 4 years of clinical experience. Leadership opportunity is available for the appropriate candidate. ***$50,000 Sign on bonus/retention package plus relocation allowance is available for full time candidates.***

Vassar Brothers Medical Center provides our hospital systems and multi-specialty practice with tertiary oncology services and is accredited by The American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program.  Vassar has many of the key elements of a comprehensive oncology service line in place, including state-of-the-art radiation oncology and Surgical specialty services in Breast, Thoracic, Gastrointestinal, Gynecologic, Genitourinary Oncology and Hepatobiliary Surgery. Nurse navigation, Genetic counseling and screening are available onsite. There is ample opportunity to pursue research and clinical trials.

Job Highlights:

• Beautiful suburban location with easy train access to New York City
• Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
• Generous allowances for CMEs, dues, and relocation assistance
• Collegial environment with excellent work life balance
• Growing hospital system with ACGME-accredited residencies
• State-of-the-art patient pavilions

Vassar Brothers is part of Nuvance Health, which includes 7 hospitals/cancer centers throughout western Connecticut and southeastern New York and diagnoses approximately 4600 new cancer cases each year. 

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a brand new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, recently adding Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and childrens 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.

The Hudson Valley of New York 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 and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

 

About the Employer

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.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Jeanette Unger, Director of Physician Recruitment, via email or phone (203)739-7864. All inquiries are strictly confidential. 

Contact Information

Jeanette Unger
100 Reserve Road
Danbury, CT 06810 USA
https://www.nuvancehealth.org/
jeanette.unger@nuvancehealth.org

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