Stamford Health Medical Group
Thoracic Surgeon – Assistant Professor
Stamford Health Medical Group, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
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:
The ION robotic bronchoscopy system
A dedicated interventional pulmonology service supporting the lung cancer program
Leadership in the Esophageal Specialty Center , offering multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant foregut conditions
Active participation in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database
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:
Sign on bonus
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Free on-site parking
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 4267
Posting Date 06/03/2025, 02:15 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US
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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:
The ION robotic bronchoscopy system
A dedicated interventional pulmonology service supporting the lung cancer program
Leadership in the Esophageal Specialty Center , offering multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant foregut conditions
Active participation in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database
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:
Sign on bonus
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Free on-site parking
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 4267
Posting Date 06/03/2025, 02:15 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr