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Trauma Surgery with Teaching - Stamford Hospital in CT

Location
State: CT 
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Opportunity Criteria
Specialty:Surgery : Trauma 
Candidate Type:MD, DO 
Visas Accepted:No J-1 or H-1B
Loan Repayment:Yes
Salary Range:Not Specified
Employment Type:Full Time
Bonus Offered:Sign-on, Quality, Relocation, Productivity
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Opportunity Overview

Stamford Hospital is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma/Critical Care to join our growing Trauma Division. As a Level II Trauma Center with over 800 annual trauma admissions, we offer a dynamic, academically enriched environment with a free-standing surgical residency program and an academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Position Highlights:

  • Sign on bonus and relocation plan 
  • Equal share FTE status within call group
  • Clinical responsibilities in trauma, acute care surgery, surgical critical care, and general surgery
  • Active involvement in resident and medical student education
  • Opportunity to contribute to trauma program development and service maturation

Hospital & Community:

  • 305-bed teaching hospital and regional referral center
  • Independent, physician-led, non-profit health system
  • Competitive base salary with RVU incentives and comprehensive benefits
  • Magnet® designated, Planetree Certified,  and recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high performance hospital
  • Major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, with access to nationally recognized specialists from Columbia, HSS, and Dana-Farber  Brigham Cancer Center

Job Requirements : 

  • Must be BC/BE in trauma/critical care

As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Hospital Ranked #1 in Fairfield County
U.S. News & World Report named Stamford Hospital the #1 hospital in Fairfield County and #4 in Connecticut in its 2025–2026 “Best Hospitals” rankings, recognizing excellence in 12 areas — the hospital’s strongest performance to date.

About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a non-profit, independent health system with over 4,100 employees providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Services include a 305-bed hospital, Stamford Health Medical Group with 40+ offices, regional ambulatory locations, and the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Nationally recognized for safety, quality, and excellence, Stamford Health has earned distinctions such as:

  • Magnet® status for nursing excellence
  • An “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group
  • Planetree Gold Certification for person-centered care
  • Great Place to Work-Certified™ (5 years in a row)

Academic and clinical partnerships include Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, HSS for orthopedic care, and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Learn more: StamfordHealth.org

Stamford Living: Coastal Charm, One Hour from NYC

Stamford CT is located in southwestern Fairfield County, alongside the Long Island Sound. 

  • 19 miles of shoreline and a vibrant, walkable downtown
  • Family-friendly communities with top rated public schools
  • Farmers markets, outdoor arts & crafts fairs, live music, outdoor cafes
  • New planetarium and observatory at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center
  • Harbor Point waterfront neighborhood with dining, parks and marinas
  • Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and other fine stores, 15 minutes away
  • Chelsea Piers Fitness Center

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