Regional Director of Thoracic Surgery, Westchester - Northwell Health

Overview

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 oversight 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.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established, busy, and experienced team of thoracic surgeons at Northwell, with an annual case volume of well over 3,500.
• Lead program development across several network hospitals and oversee clinical, educational, and strategic operations.
• Facilitate opportunities for translational research in collaboration with the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Monter Cancer Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
• Collaborate with hospital administration and service line to drive exceptional patient care through teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Thoracic-track fellowship trained; ABS and ABTS Board Eligible or Certified.
• Primary focus on robotic surgery and minimally invasive VATS for malignant and benign thoracic diseases.
• At least 7-10 years of experience.
• Academic appointment with Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine is commensurate with credentials and experience.

About Northwell Health

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, supported by philanthropic contributions. Our 80,000 employees – including 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors – are dedicated to improving health care. We collaborate with the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the Hofstra/Northwell Zucker School of Medicine to advance clinical trials and medical education.

Application information

For additional information and to apply, please contact:

Lina Sanchez, Office of Physician Recruitment,

or visit our webpage to learn more:

Northwell Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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