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
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Critical Care Surgeons
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, at 845-4759683, or kboccard@health-quest.org. For more information about Vassar Brothers Medical
Center, please visit www.health-quest.org.