Chair of Surgery

Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Chair of Surgery at Peconic Bay Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow a surgical department serving Long Island's East End community. The qualified candidate will oversee a collaborative environment with experienced surgical colleagues and advanced practice providers.

Practice Info

• Peconic Bay Medical Center is the largest hospital in Eastern Suffolk County, and the Eastern Hub of Northwell
• Non-for-profit 200-bed community hospital serving 250,000+ residents of the Riverhead area, Eastern Central Suffolk County, and Long Island's East End
• Includes an Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Suite with STEMI capabilities, Level III Trauma Center, and NYS-Designated Stroke Center
• Features the award-winning Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery with seven state-of-the-art surgical suites and the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
• Facilities include the new Neurosciences Center, a renovated Interventional Radiology suite, and a new biplane room supporting advanced neurointerventional and vascular procedures

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 is 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