Staff Pathologist at Danbury Hospital - Danbury, Connecticut

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is looking for a full-time Pathologist to become part of our team of 24 board-certified pathologists within our extensive network. We handle a testing volume exceeding 4 million results annually, which includes around 50,000 surgical pathology cases. Our facility proudly supports a pathology residency program at our Danbury Campus, along with PA students from Quinnipiac University at both our Norwalk and Danbury locations. We are affiliated with the University of Vermont, allowing us to offer ranked academic appointments. Additionally, our expanding cancer institute presents a diverse array of intriguing cases.

This role is situated at our Danbury Hospital campus in Danbury, Connecticut, located approximately 70 miles from New York City in lower Fairfield County. This is an employed position with our Physician Partners. We provide a competitive base salary along with incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, a CME allowance with time off, and a 401k plan with matching contributions.

The position involves serving as a staff pathologist at a community hospital that features a cancer program and a broad spectrum of clinical services, all part of a comprehensive health system.

• MD or DO degree with completion of AP/CP residency training.
• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is mandatory.
• Candidates with subspecialty training and/or relevant experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• We welcome applications from both seasoned pathologists and those currently in fellowship programs.
• Strong communication skills are essential, along with a keen interest in collaborating with clinicians and laboratory personnel. Proficiency in performing frozen sections, interpreting cytology (both GYN and non-GYN), conducting rapid on-site cytology assessments, and occasional autopsies is required.
• Possession of a CT and NY State Medical License or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted medical license is necessary.

Full-Time Salary Range: $325,000 - $360,000 annually, based on experience.

Per Diem opportunities are also available at a rate of $225/hour.

Founded in 1885, our community hospital serves the Greater Danbury area, offering residents convenient access to high-quality care. With 371 beds, we are a Level II Trauma Center, handling approximately 70,000 emergency department visits each year. As a teaching hospital, we collaborate with the 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 consist of over 900 physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a wide geographical area across western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, is located near the New York State border, about 70 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater New York metropolitan area, Danbury offers both the cultural benefits of proximity to New York City and a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating in local parks and preserves. Major cities such as Boston, New York City, New Haven, and Hartford are easily reachable by train or car.

Our organization is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State, operating 28 hospitals, over 1,000 outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We serve over two million individuals annually in the New York metro area and beyond, supported by generous contributions from our communities. With a workforce of over 104,000 employees, including more than 22,000 nurses and over 5,000 employed doctors, we are committed to transforming healthcare. Our initiatives include groundbreaking research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training future medical professionals at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of clinical trials and research, collaborating with our Feinstein Institute and other prestigious institutions.

As a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, eligible employees may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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