Per Diem Hospitalist

Per Diem Hospitalist - Danbury, Connecticut (70 miles from New York City)

Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health is seeking a per diem Adult Hospitalist at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut to join our established and busy program. We are located about 70 miles northeast of New York City in suburban Fairfield County and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York. This is an employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice and a great moonlighting opportunity to work in in a busy medium size community hospital with a great support structure, friendly consults and collegial work environment. Work two to four shifts per month, either weekdays, weekends or Holidays, typically 8 AM - 6 PM or Nights 8 PM - 8 AM. We offer a competitive hourly rate and eligibility to participate in our 401k program. The ideal candidate will be board certified / eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area resident's convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated 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. Our employed Medical Practices includes 900+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train or car.

Danbury Hospital is now part of Nuvance Health. 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.

Job Summary :

Provide medical care to inpatients, assist them to recover from acute illnesses and minimize the effects of chronic illnesses.

Job Requirements :

• MD or DO with CT State License, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Registration
• Preferred : Prior experience as a staff physician or Hospitalist but new Residents are encouraged to apply
• Have successfully completed an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Willingness to work two to four shifts per month, either weekdays, weekends or Holidays, typically 8 AM - 6 PM or Nights 8 PM - 8 AM.

For more information, contact amy.rosoff@nuvancehealth.org

Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EOE, including disability / vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Salary range :

$185-$195 / hr. depending upon shift