Chief, Neuro-Oncology- Nuvance Health - Fairfield County in Western Connecticut and Hudson Valley NY

Danbury Health Systems; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Chief of Neuro-oncology to lead a network-integrated program across multiple hospitals in Connecticut and New York. This role involves overseeing brain and spine tumor evaluations, establishing practice standards, and collaborating with a team of specialists. The ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, fellowship training, and a strong background in neuro-oncology. Join a dynamic healthcare system that serves a large community and offers opportunities for professional growth and impact in patient care.

Benefits

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Confidential Inquiries

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Fellowship training and certification in neuro-oncology required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in neuro-oncology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and quality of neuro-oncology services.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons and oncologists across the system.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Neuro-oncology Certification

Clinical Trials Management

Tumor Board Organization

Education

Fellowship Training in Neuro-oncology

Job description

Chief, Neuro-Oncology - Nuvance Health - Fairfield County, Western Connecticut, and Hudson Valley, NY

Nuvance Health is seeking a Chief of Neuro-oncology to lead a network-integrated program with clinical responsibilities at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals in Connecticut, as well as Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Our system covers suburban Fairfield County and the Hudson Valley region of New York, approximately one hour from New York City.

The Chief of Neuro-oncology will report to the system leader of the Nuvance Cancer Program and will oversee the development and quality of services for brain and spine tumor evaluation and treatment, including benign and malignant diseases, primary and metastatic cancers, and neurologic disorders related to oncology. Responsibilities include establishing practice standards, organizing tumor boards, pathways, clinical trials, recruitment, and budgeting. The Chief will collaborate with neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and radiation oncologists across the system.

This employed position is part of Nuvance Health Medical Practice within the newly formed Nuvance Health network, which includes seven hospitals across the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. Outpatient facilities include Praxair Cancer Center (Danbury), Whittingham Cancer Center (Norwalk), and Dyson Center for Cancer (Poughkeepsie). Leadership skills are preferred. The ideal candidate will have fellowship training, certification in neuro-oncology, and at least 3 years of experience.

Nuvance Health serves approximately 1.5 million residents and employs over 12,000 staff and 2,600 physicians across its hospitals and affiliated practices.

For more information or to apply, please contact Kelly Boccard, Manager of Physician Recruitment, via email at [email address]. All inquiries are confidential.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) organization, and employees may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or other protected classifications under applicable laws.