Job Description
The Department of Medicine at Phelps Hospital is seeking a visionary physician leader for the Chair position. Responsibilities and tasks of this role include, but are not limited to: Overseeing the departmental aspect of strategic planning and programmatic growth with a focus on quality of the clinical, educational, and research programs. Leading the development and enhancement of departmental clinical, educational, and research activities, in accordance with the facility's mission and vision. Supervising all professional activities and clinical staff within the Department and within subspecialty divisions of the Department. The Chair of Medicine will report directly to the Hospital's Medical Director while collaborating closely with the Medicine Service Line. Managing staff including appointing departmental members to committees, establishing and coordinating faculty and staff development, periodically evaluating faculty and staff, as well as all faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions according to Hospital Medical Staff By-Laws. Ensuring professional performance of all practitioners with clinical privileges in the Department. Collaborating with administrative and nursing leadership to build a team-based clinical environment. Developing policies, procedures, and practices for the Department that ensure the provision of high-quality patient care. Candidate Qualifications M.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited College of Medicine. Completion of residency with Board Certification. Currently licensed as a physician in the State of New York. Outstanding organizational, communication, and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with all staff. Previous division, department, or GME leadership experience highly preferred. Please send your CV and Letter of Interest to The Office of Physician Recruitment: OPRNorthwell.edu J-18808-Ljbffr