The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology at Northwell Health is seeking a physician leader for the position of Chief, Urology at Northern Westchester Hospital. Responsibilities and tasks of the role include:
Working with the chair on all matters related to clinical operations
Ensure high quality patient care through development and standardization of care processes and protocols
Continue to develop a culture of scholarship in quality improvement, health equity and outcomes
Ensure the productivity of physician faculty and support staff
Maintain and improve upon the excellence within the department
Candidate Qualifications
D. Degree or equivalent from an accredited College of Medicine
Completion of residency and fellowship with Board Certification or eligibility
Currently licensed as a physician in the State of New York
Outstanding communication and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital management, and staff
Previous division, department, or program leadership
Preferred Candidate Qualifications
Specialized training in Robotics, Female Pelvic or Uro-Oncology.
The Smith Institute for Urology
Northwell Health's Arthur Smith Institute for Urology has seen tremendous growth over the past five years within Long Island, New York City, and Westchester; with the goal of providing comprehensive, integrated health care and wellness services. Our physicians have vast experience in minimally invasive procedures to treat all urologic diseases including those affecting the bladder, kidneys, male genitalia, and prostate. In an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible, you will have partners who have a wealth of experience in all the specialty areas of urology.
There is a true camaraderie within our group. We hold weekly conferences to help keep all updated on the latest treatments and technologies. We have residencies and an extensive network of physician extenders. Moreover, you will have access to the expertise of largest health system in the New York Metropolitan area.
The mission of the Department is to advance the frontiers of urologic care. Our urologic physicians, who are also faculty of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell are instrumental in providing excellent quality care as well as developing novel education programs.
Why choose us? Northwell Health includes 21 award-winning hospitals and more than 800 community based practice locations throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Westchester. All candidates will receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the fifth largest medical group in the country. Academic appointment to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience.
For further details and to apply, please contact Senior Recruiter Joseph Cuoccio, Office of Physician Recruitment, Northwell Health: jcuoccio@northwell.edu
We continually recruit a diverse physician workforce to meet the needs of the diverse patients we seek to serve; as a result, our Health System is proudly ranked Diversity Inc’s #1 Hospital and Health System. We fully understand that diversity is integral for our institutional excellence and a means to attaining health equity. As a result, our diversity and inclusion efforts are a part of everything we do, from education, to clinical care, to research, to physician well-being. For more information and resources regarding our initiatives, please visit our Center for Equity of Care, https://www.northwell.edu/education-and-resources/community-engagement/center-for-equity-of-care.
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the bett...er. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.