Chair of Surgery
Job in
Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York, 11901, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
Northwell Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Chair of Surgery to lead and grow the surgical department at Peconic Bay Medical Center. The successful candidate will maintain an active clinical practice while providing strategic leadership, oversight, and operational excellence for both employed and independent physicians. This exceptional opportunity allows a qualified surgeon to advance departmental growth and collaborate with experienced colleagues on Long Island's East End.
Practice Info
- Located at Peconic Bay Medical Center, the Eastern Hub of Northwell Health in Eastern Suffolk County
- Non-for-profit 200-bed community hospital serving the 250,000+ residents of the Riverhead area, Eastern Central Suffolk County, and Long Island's East End
- Features the award-winning Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery, a modern surgical pavilion with seven state-of-the-art surgical suites and the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
- Includes a Level III Trauma Center and NYS-Designated Stroke Center
- Collaborative environment with experienced surgical colleagues and advanced practice providers
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all employed and independent physicians within the Department of Surgery
- Maintain an active clinical practice while supporting departmental growth and development
- Develop engagement, alignment, and collaboration among department members and with other clinical departments across the health system
- Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and program development
- Advance departmental growth through strategic planning, recruitment, and service line expansion
- Partner with hospital and system leadership on administrative, financial, and operational priorities
- Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, diversity, and physician engagement
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certification in General Surgery
- Subspecialty certification a plus
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New York
- Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic or clinically integrated health system environment
- A proven track record of clinical excellence, physician engagement, and program growth
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