2 Incredible Orthopaedic Surgery Opportunities with Yale School of Medicine

Chief of Orthopaedics Surgery at the Veterans Administration Medical Center

The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking an experienced surgeon to serve as the Chief of Orthopaedics Surgery at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. The incoming candidate is expected to be a known and respected clinician and academic leader with a history of success in a leadership role, preferably at an academic medical center.

The ideal candidate must be board-certified in orthopaedics. Clinical expertise in total joints is preferred, due to a defined surgical need.

Opportunity Highlights

• Yale School of Medicine faculty position leading the Orthopaedic Service Line at the VA Medical Center
• Maintain responsibility for the education of the orthopaedic residents’ rotations through the VA
• Thriving total joints practice—an abundance of surgical cases for the incoming candidate

As a physician at the VA Medical Center, not only will the incoming candidate help to ensure the best care possible for patients, but he or she will serve veterans who have borne battle with honor. Additionally, the VA’s variety of care environments, research prospects, and educational support offers limitless room for the provider to grow and advance in his or her career.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Faculty Role

The Yale School of Medicine is also seeking a board-certified orthopedic surgeon for a faculty role in beautiful Greenwich, Connecticut. The qualified candidate will have fellowship training, at least 5–10 years of experience, and demonstrated leadership abilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for the incoming surgeon to establish himself or herself and build a practice for a needed specialty in the local community.

Opportunity Highlights

• Affiliation with a highly reputable system + the support to build your practice and further develop a robust program at the local hospital
• Predominantly clinical role with the opportunity to teach and participate in additional academic endeavors
• Balance of time spent in the OR and seeing patients in an outpatient setting
• Ability to stay connected to the main campus remotely or on-site
• Practice in a phenomenal state-of-the-art office space with ample free parking—only 15 minutes from the hospital
• Excellent referral and interdisciplinary collaboration base

Community Information — West Haven and Greenwich, Connecticut

Located approximately 40 miles apart from each other along the beautiful New England coast, both West Haven and Greenwich, Connecticut, are ideal locations to call home.

• Access to a variety of coastal towns and plenty of big-city amenities
• Some of the top public and private schools in the state as well as nearby colleges and universities
• Four distinct seasons and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including swimming, sailing, skating, hiking, biking, and golfing
• Convenient access to New York City and its many amenities, including international airports, renowned attractions, incredible shopping and dining, and professional sports teams
• S. News & World Report ranks Connecticut #3 in “Best States for Health Care”

For immediate consideration please inquire with an updated copy of your CV so we can discuss the position by phone. Also, inform me of your best available times to speak. I look forward to your reply and thank you for your review. Please do not delay as we anticipate a significant response.

Please contact Andrea Hanson at medcareers@merritthawkins.com or at 866-406-0269 and reference COS-120726