Job Description
Medical Director Wound Care (Physician/Md or DO) at Nuvance Health summary:
The Medical Director of Wound Care at Norwalk Hospital leads advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine services, overseeing clinical programs and contributing to community health initiatives. This role requires board certification, clinical leadership experience, and offers opportunities for professional growth within a well-regarded teaching hospital close to New York City. The position includes a competitive compensation package and the chance to work in a supportive, family-friendly environment affiliated with Nuvance Health.
Description
Medical Director Wound Care, Norwalk, Connecticut (50 miles from New York City) Norwalk Hospital, Affiliated with Nuvance Health is seeking a full-time Medical Director for Wound Care at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut. We are located in suburban Fairfield County just 50 miles outside of New York City along the Connecticut shoreline and just 10 minutes from Norwalk Hospital. This is an exciting growth opportunity with more outpatient community programs and opportunities for advancement in hyperbaric medicine in a family-friendly location with close proximity to NYC and easily accessible via train.
This is an employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice. Competitive total compensation package including base salary, incentive pay, paid time off, CME time off and allowance, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match. Hiring bonus may also be available.
The ideal candidate should have experience in Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Supervision, but an interest and/or a desire to learn the specialties will be considered and hyperbaric training will be provided to a candidate with wound care experience. Wound care and HBO certification desired but not required.
Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is also a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Healthgrades named Norwalk Hospital as one of America’s top 50 hospitals in the nation and the only CT hospital recognized in 2024 and 2025 putting it in the Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year.
Astride a hill with a commanding view of the Long Island Sound, Norwalk Hospital serves a varied and attractive region of Southern Connecticut. The hospital is just minutes from beautiful places to hike, swim, sail or just walk along the beach. Connecticut Magazine recently named South Norwalk as the “hottest” nightspot between Boston and New York City, with a plethora of theater groups and restaurants to choose from. New York City is easily accessible by car or train.
Job Requirements: - MD or DO with CT State License, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
- Have successfully completed a relevant US Residency and be Board Certified in your specialty.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a practicing physician required and some prior Wound Care experience required including some management, leadership or administrative experience and a minimum of 40 hours Hyperbaric certification required to be a Medical Director.
- Willing to work Monday – Friday, 8 hours sometime between 7 AM – 5 PM
- Bi-lingual Spanish skills a plus
Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations
For more information contact amy.rosoff@nuvancehealth.org
Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
EOE, including disability/vets
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Salary range: $300-$375K, annually commensurate or relative to experience and specialty
Keywords:
wound care, medical director, hyperbaric medicine, board certified physician, clinical leadership, advanced wound care, patient care, hospital administration, teaching hospital, healthcare management
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday,