Excellent Rheumatology Openings in Fairfield County, Connecticut and the Hudson Valley of New York – Leadership Potential

Nuvance Health is expanding its Rheumatology Program across our 7 hospital network in western Connecticut and eastern New York at our Danbury and Norwalk locations in Connecticut and our Carmel location in New York. Located in suburban Fairfield County, Connecticut and the Hudson Valley region of New York State, we are about 50 miles outside of New York City. Our positions are primarily outpatient, with some inpatient call. Full-time and part-time options are available. There is a leadership opportunity for experienced candidates as we continue to collaborate, integrate, and expand services across the network. Generous sign-on and retention bonuses are included.

Ideal candidates will be board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified/eligible in Rheumatology and looking to join dedicated and collegial teams working to meet the needs of our large primary care referral base. There is flexibility in scheduling office hours. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including base salary plus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, allowances for CMEs and Dues expenses, as well as relocation.  There is also opportunity for academic affiliation, with optional university faculty appointment as well as teaching and research if interested.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital in Connecticut is a not-for-profit, 371-bed community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents 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. Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut has 366 beds and is also a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, New York, is a 165-bed community hospital with a staff of more than 300 physicians. Putnam Hospitals offers emergency care, medical, surgical, oncologic, psychiatric, pediatric, orthopedic, obstetrical/gynecological, and intensive care services, as well as home health care.

As teaching hospitals, we are associated with the 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 Group includes 900+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

The Hudson Valley and Western Connection regions boast an excellent quality of life. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, our area enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities. 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 highly rated public and private school options can be found throughout the region. The area offers easy commuter access to New Yok City via train or car. Boston, Hartford, and New Haven are all also easily accessible.  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.

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.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Jeanette Unger, Physician Recruiter, via email jeanette.unger@nuvancehealth.org or phone (203)739-7864. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.