Description
Northwell Health's Department of Radiation Medicine invites applications for the position of Chair of Radiation Medicine at our Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) site in Mount Kisco, NY.
We are seeking a board-certified, outstanding, and experienced clinician and leader at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, with broad experience and a clear vision for leading and advancing the department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive strategic growth for the department and significantly expand its research program.
This pivotal role includes leading an established clinical program and overseeing our robust Brachytherapy, Radiopharmaceutical, and Gamma Knife programs. You will ensure the Northwell Health Cancer Institute's high standard of care through collaborative multidisciplinary disease management programs.
Our extensive department encompasses ten clinical locations across the NY metro area, offering a rich environment for collaboration. Beyond clinical leadership, this position offers significant academic engagement, including developing research protocols, shaping resident education, building industry partnerships, and mentoring future leaders in radiation oncology.
The Department of Radiation Medicine is part of theNorthwell Health Cancer Institute, which treats more than16,000 patientswith cancer, giving patients access to the services of more than 200 Cancer Institute physicians in more than 25 sub-specialties.TheFeinstein Institute for Medical Researchis home to Northwell Health’s research and is an epicenter for scientific discovery and innovation, including basic science and clinical research in molecular medicine, genetics, oncology, brain research, mental health, autoimmunity, and bioelectronic medicine. In 2015, Northwell Health andCold Spring Harbor Laboratorybegan a strategic affiliation to accelerate cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. This collaboration offers the ability to deliver cancer therapeutics to patients throughout the region, while also meeting the comprehensive medical and surgical needs of those with cancer and at risk of the disease.
Northwell Healthis New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, more than 1100 outpatient facilities, andnearly 15,000affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our104,000 employees– 15,000-plus nurses and 4,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.We’remaking breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.We'retraining 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 Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
We offeracompetitivesalary and benefitspackage. Physicians are employed throughNorthwell Health Physician Partners, one of the largest medical groups in the country.
Requirements
The Department of Radiation Medicine is one of the largest in the NY metroarea,treating~300patients daily. The residency program is recognized by Doximity as the second ranked program in NY State. We are recognized for having developed a novel safety culture framed around Smarter Radiation Oncology®. The candidate for this position will be one with ample experience in clinical practice and leadership, looking for a clinical role with opportunities for clinical/brachytherapy growth, research, and education.
