Oncology - Breast Physician Job with Nuvance Health in Poughkeepsie, NY

Opportunity for Medical Oncologist with Breast Oncology Subspecialty Interest– Vassar Brothers Medical Center – 75 Miles from New York City

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an academically oriented medical oncologist with subspecialty interest in breast oncology, to join our expanding Cancer Institute. Our hematologists/oncologists are an integral part of the overall strategy for the Nuvance Health Cancer Institute, which spans our larger 7 hospital system in eastern New York and western Connecticut. Our Cancer Institute is growing rapidly as we are expanding our clinical trial portfolio, aligning with an academic partner, and positioning ourselves to be a destination cancer program in this region. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with our System Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Susan Boolbol, whose clinical practice is based at Vassar.

The ideal candidate will be a well-trained, board certified/eligible hematologist/oncologist with sub-specialty interest and experience in breast oncology, looking to join a highly capable team of established and respected clinicians that cover Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including base salary plus incentives and allowances for CMEs and dues expenses. Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance are offered.

Highlights:

• Multi-disciplinary model of care including M edical Oncologists, Surgical and Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons and medical subspecialties
• The Nuvance Health Cancer Institute is a member of NRG and has a robust clinical trials office including phase one trials, and strong collaboration with PhD’s, physician scientists and dedicated research coordinators.
• Vassar has a new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms
• Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule
• Strategic location between New York City and Albany along the Hudson River with easy commuter access via Amtrak and Metro North Rail lines
  
  

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 a wide array of four season recreational activities. Excellent housing and highly rated public and private schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many highly rated 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.

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.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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.