Chief of Colorectal Surgery

Hartford HealthCare (HHC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief of Colorectal Surgery to lead our growing colorectal program at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a Board Certified General Surgeon with fellowship training in Colorectal Surgery and additional experience in robotics. They will provide surgical consultation and care to individuals with diverse colorectal diseases, including complex anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a growing colorectal program at HHC's destination tertiary care facility in Fairfield County
• Teach and mentor all levels of surgical trainees
• Participate in quality, safety, and education for all staff and participate in committees
• Join a growing and financially secure physician-led organization with best-in-class operations and business management
• Participate in call to assist our acute care surgery team in the management of complex colorectal emergencies as needed and scheduled
• Work closely with the Chair of the Department of Surgery on community outreach initiatives and innovative clinical redesign projects
• Participate in the educational and administrative activities of HHC's Digestive Health Institute
• Enjoy access to the Hartford HealthCare Leadership Development Institute, with intensive leadership training program designed specifically for physician leaders

Qualifications

• Board Certified General Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Colorectal Surgery
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the State of Connecticut

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is the most comprehensive integrated health care system in Connecticut, with seven acute care facilities, an integrated Medical Group, and several partnerships with various specialties locally and regionally. St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 473-bed teaching hospital in Bridgeport, with a large multispecialty provider group.