Chair, Department of Surgery

Chair, Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) – Northwell Health

Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and a proud member of Northwell Health – New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer – is seeking a distinguished, visionary, and transformative leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery
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This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a thriving and comprehensive surgical department at a major academic tertiary care center, committed to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing surgical education, and fostering innovative research.

The Department of Surgery at SIUH is a dynamic and expanding service line, home to a robust team of over 25 dedicated surgeons across a broad array of subspecialties. Our faculty are experts in their fields, committed to clinical excellence, teaching, and mentorship. A cornerstone of our department is our highly regarded, ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program. The Chair will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of surgeons and fostering a supportive and rigorous educational environment and ensuring the continued excellence of our trainees.

The Chair of Surgery will provide strategic leadership, fostering an environment of clinical distinction, academic growth, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and expanding clinical programs, driving innovation, and ensuring outstanding patient outcomes.
• Recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented faculty.
• Oversight and enhancement of the General Surgery Residency Program and medical student education.
• Fostering a culture of inquiry, research, and scholarly activity.
• Promoting collaborative relationships across specialties within SIUH and the broader Northwell Health system.
• Strategic planning, resource management, and financial stewardship for the department.

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certification in Surgery.
• Possess an outstanding record of clinical accomplishment, academic distinction, and administrative leadership in an academic medical center or large hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience in surgical education and mentorship.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

As New York State’s largest private employer and one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Northwell Health is home to more than 100,000 employees, 23 hospitals, 900+ ambulatory facilities, and various urgent care centers, pharmacies, and additional health services. Northwell Health delivers world‑class clinical care throughout the New York metropolitan area, pioneering research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and training the next generation of medical professionals through the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Northwell trains more than 2000 residents and fellows in 160 programs. Seven Northwell hospitals earned top 50 national ratings in 30 adult medical specialties in US News & World Report’s 2024‑25 Best Hospital rankings.

To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Northwell Health Office of Physician Recruitment. The letter of interest should primarily detail experience, qualifications, and key achievements in administrative leadership, clinical care and operations, research, and education as related to this position specification and briefly expressing interest in this position. Letters can be addressed to the SIUH Chair of Surgery Search Committee.

Please send all inquiries, referrals, or nominations to Judith Heller, VP of Physician Recruitment at jheller1 with “SIUH Chair of Surgery” in the subject line.

Northwell’s regional network of leaders delivers diverse services to meet the most complex challenges, and qualified candidates must be able to support this environment. The health system offers a professional challenge, satisfaction, and flexibility along with a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.