Academic Opportunities
Opportunity for Breast Medical Oncologist Vassar Brothers Medical Center 75 Miles from New York City
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an academically oriented breast medical oncologist, to join our expanding comprehensive breast program. Our hematologists/oncologists are an integral part of the overall strategy for the Nuvance Health Cancer Institute, which spans our larger 7 hospital system in eastern New York and western Connecticut. Our Cancer Institute is growing rapidly as we are expanding our clinical trial portfolio and positioning ourselves to be a destination cancer program in this region.
Dr. Adam Boruchov, System Chair of the Cancer Institute, will be attending the upcoming ASCO conference in June in Chicago and will be available to meet candidates.
$50,000 Sign on bonus/retention package plus relocation allowance is available for full time candidates.
The ideal candidate will be a board certified medical oncologist with sub-specialty interest and experience in breast oncology, looking to join a highly capable team of established and respected hematologists/oncologists that cover Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including base salary plus incentives and allowances for CMEs and dues expenses.
Highlights:
The Hudson Valley of New York boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers a wide array of four season recreational activities. Excellent housing and highly rated public and private schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many highly rated colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is part of Nuvance Health, proudly joining Northwell Health. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 1000+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000+ employees - 22,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.
All inquiries are strictly confidential.
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.
Compensation commensurate with experience.