(Urgent Search) Acute Care Surgeon
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Yale-New Haven Hospital is one of the Top 10 largest hospitals
in the United States and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as
one of the best hospitals in the country. It is Yale School of
Medicine’s primary teaching hospital. The Smilow Cancer Hospital at
Yale-New Haven Hospital is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer
Center by the National Cancer Institute, one of only 41 in the
country. The Division of General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical
Critical Care, at the Yale School of Medicine, in conjunction with
the Yale-New Haven Health System, is seeking an acute care surgeon
to join our faculty and provide services at Bridgeport Hospital in
Bridgeport, CT. The successful candidate would also join the
Section of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery and
Burn at Bridgeport Hospital. The position is at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Bridgeport Hospital is a 550-bed acute care hospital
across two campuses (100 beds at the Milford campus in Milford, CT
and 50 beds on the Bridgeport campus licensed under Yale New Haven
Children’s Hospital) Bridgeport hospital serves Bridgeport, CT and
surrounding Fairfield and New Haven counties. Bridgeport hospital
is an ACS verified level II trauma center admitting approximately
1400 trauma patients annually. The Connecticut Burn Center at
Bridgeport Hospital is Connecticut’s only burn center. The Section
of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burn and Acute Care Surgery
provides all acute care surgical coverage for both campuses of the
hospital. The section staffs the 16 bed Surgical Intensive Care
Unit and 20 bed step down unit. Why Choose Yale School of Medicine:
Excellent work environment – The site of Connecticut’s only
dedicated Burn Center, Bridgeport Hospital is a regional Trauma
Center and is part of southern Connecticut’s only state-designated
regional center for emergency preparedness and disaster response.
The hospital’s expert burn and trauma surgeons—supported around the
clock by physicians in more than 70 medical and surgical
specialties, including Anesthesia and Pain Management,
Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care and Rehabilitative
Medicine—can quickly assess a patient’s injuries and develop the
most appropriate course of care. Through its close relationship
with area ambulance services, Bridgeport Hospital provides expert
care to the trauma/burn patient beginning in the field, and
continues that care throughout the course of the patient’s
hospitalization and beyond, including the Emergency Department ,
Operating Room, Intensive Care Units and inpatient/outpatient
Rehabilitation settings. Career Advancement – Unlock your potential
and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and
career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system! Benefits
– In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include
comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan,
paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home
buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage
discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services,
shopping, and more). About Bridgeport : Bridgeport is Connecticut’s
largest city and is conveniently located between Boston and New
York. It is a great place to live, work, do business, enjoy life
close to the shore, and live in the surrounding communities with
ample New England charm. There are ample opportunities to live
within 20 minutes on the coast or in surrounding communities with
small-town charms. In addition, the greater New Haven and Fairfield
County area offers some of the top public and private schools in
the country. Responsibilities: - Will perform minimally invasive,
image-guided procedures that reduce risk, pain, and recovery time
for patients. - Will have experience in advanced vascular
interventions, e.g., peripheral venous and arterial interventions.
- Provide excellent clinical care. - Expand the academic profile of
the program in education and if desired clinical research. -
Although this position is primarily focused on clinical IR,
experience in diagnostic cardiovascular imaging is highly
encouraged. Qualifications: - Board Eligible or Board Certified in
both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care - Excellent
clinical and interpersonal skills - Committed to making essential
contributions in the clinical fields of General Surgery, Trauma,
and Surgical Critical Care Licensure: - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent -
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Connecticut, or
willing to obtain Application Instructions: Excited to join our
team? Apply here: Trauma, Acute Surgeon, BH, Assistant/Associate
Professor - Yale or contact our recruiter at
maren.crawford@yale.edu Book time with Maren: Book time with Maren
Crawford: Prelim Interview All final candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, Bridgeport , (Urgent Search) Acute Care Surgeon, Healthcare , Bridgeport, Connecticut
