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Regional Director of Thoracic Surgery, Westchester - Northwell Health

Northwell Health

Westchester, New York, United States (On-Site)

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Service Line at Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Thoracic Surgeon to lead the Division of Thoracic Surgery in Westchester, including oversite of our programs at Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate has at least 7-10 years of experience and is thoracic-track fellowship trained, ABS and ABTS Board Eligible or Certified, with a primary focus on robotic surgery as well as minimally invasive VATS for both malignant and benign thoracic diseases. The Director will work closely with the Service Line as well as hospital administration in the region to oversee clinical, educational, and strategic operations.

The candidate will join a well-established, busy, and experienced team of thoracic surgeons at Northwell, with an annual case volume of well over 3,500.  The candidate will have access to ample opportunities for translational research in collaboration with Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Monter Cancer Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The candidate is expected to take an active role in program development across several network hospitals. Exceptional inter-personal skills are expected with a goal of sharing a vision of unparalleled delivery of care through teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and persistence for excellence.

One of the nation’s largest health care systems, Northwell Health delivers world-class clinical care throughout the New York metropolitan area, pioneering research at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and a visionary approach to medical education highlighted by the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, an academic appointment with the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine is commensurate with credentials and experience. Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the seventh largest medical group in the country. You will have immediate access to a team of highly experienced real estate professionals in every community surrounding the Health System. To help orient candidates we provide neighborhood tours and community profiles, including school, transportation, and housing information.

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850+ 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 80,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.

For additional information and to apply, please contact:

Lina Sanchez,  Office of Physician Recruitment, OPR@northwell.edu

or visit our webpage to learn more https://jobs.northwell.edu/career-specialties/physicians/

Northwell Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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