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Chair of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital

Staten Island, New York

The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Staten Island University Hospital invite applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH). The health system is seeking a distinguished, visionary, and transformative board-certified internist and leader capable of shaping a thriving and comprehensive department of medicine, serving the greater Staten Island service area.

The Chair of Medicine will guide the growth and development of the Department’s clinical care, education, and research programs, while training the next generation of leaders. This leader will work collaboratively with hospital and health system leaders, in partnership with the Northwell Health Medicine Service Line, to meet and exceed the Department’s clinical, quality, operational, and financial goals. Major responsibilities include clinical program growth, quality and process improvement, faculty recruitment and development, oversight of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and medical student education, and strategic planning. The Chair will lead the Department and its divisions, including faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and students, and will foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, trust, and transparency across the SIUH community. As an innovator, the Chair will expand the Department through new faculty recruitment and shape it for regional and national recognition, while advancing its academic mission in education, mentorship, and scholarly activity.

The Chair of Medicine will leverage the significant resources of Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with more than 100,000 employees, 23 hospitals, and 900+ ambulatory facilities. Northwell trains more than 2,000 residents and fellows in 160 programs and conducts pioneering research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. The Chair will report to the Chief Medical Officer of SIUH and to the System Senior Vice President and Chair of Medicine for Northwell Health and the Zucker School of Medicine, and will have the opportunity to enhance clinical programs within one of the nation’s largest health care systems, caring for one of the most diverse patient populations in the world.

Staten Island University Hospital

Staten Island University Hospital provides outstanding health care with compassion and respect, promoting wellness within the communities it serves and advancing the field of medicine through education and research. Founded in 1861, SIUH is a 668-bed teaching hospital and the borough’s major academic tertiary care center, one of the largest in the New York metropolitan area. With 7,000 employees, its medical staff includes more than 1,000 physicians, dentists, and podiatrists practicing in over 40 medical, surgical, and dental specialties and subspecialties.

SIUH offers the leading-edge medical care expected from a major metropolitan hospital in a community-based atmosphere. Its 17-acre North campus houses Staten Island’s most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, and a medical arts pavilion. The Prince’s Bay campus has its own emergency department and offers specialty programs including behavioral health and joint replacement. As part of Northwell Health, SIUH has access to the vast resources of New York’s largest health system while remaining firmly engaged in its local community.

SIUH’s specialized units and designations include The Heart Institute, The Florina Cancer Center, The Gruppuso Women and Newborn Center, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, the Comprehensive Weight Loss Center, and The Institute of Sleep Medicine. SIUH is an ACS-verified Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a Regional Burn Center, a STEMI Center, a Level III Perinatal Center, and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

For more information go to: https://siuh.northwell.edu/

The Department of Medicine

The Staten Island University Hospital Department of Medicine is a dynamic and expanding department, home to a robust team of dedicated physicians across a broad array of subspecialties and managing more than 22,000 medicine discharges annually. Its divisions include Critical Care, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology. The Department provides services across two campuses – SIUH North and SIUH Prince’s Bay.

A cornerstone of the Department is its highly regarded, ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. Its 128 residents benefit from diverse clinical experience, dedicated faculty mentorship, and ample research opportunities within a bustling academic medical center.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified in Internal Medicine, and have a minimum of five years of progressive administrative leadership experience at an academic medical center or large hospital, such as Chair, Vice Chair, and/or Division Chief. We are seeking a nationally recognized clinical leader with an outstanding record of clinical, operational, and academic achievement, demonstrated experience in Internal Medicine education and mentorship, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with commensurate appointment to the faculty of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. This position requires relocation to Staten Island or the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.

To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Matthew Faber, Director of Executive Search, Office of Physician Recruitment, at MFaber4@northwell.edu, with “SIUH Chair of Medicine” in the subject line. The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter, addressed to the SIUH Chair of Medicine Search Committee, primarily detailing your experience, qualifications, and key achievements in administrative leadership, clinical care and operations, research, and education as related to this position, and briefly expressing your interest in this Chair role. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. All inquiries or candidate nominations can be sent to MFaber4@northwell.edu.

Northwell Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.