Chief of Urology, Northern Westchester Hospital Mt. Kisco, NY

The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology at Northwell Health is seeking a physician leader for the position of Chief, Urology at Northern Westchester Hospital. Responsibilities and tasks of the role include:

• Working with the chair on all matters related to clinical operations

• Ensure high quality patient care through development and standardization of care processes and protocols

• Continue to develop a culture of scholarship in quality improvement, health equity and outcomes

• Ensure the productivity of physician faculty and support staff

• Maintain and improve upon the excellence within the department

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. Degree or equivalent from an accredited College of Medicine

• Completion of residency and fellowship with Board Certification or eligibility

• Currently licensed as a physician in the State of New York

• Outstanding communication and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital management, and staff

• Previous division, department, or program leadership

Preferred Candidate Qualifications

• Specialized training in Robotics, Female Pelvic or Uro-Oncology.

The Smith Institute for Urology

Northwell Health's Arthur Smith Institute for Urology has seen tremendous growth over the past five years within Long Island, New York City, and Westchester; with the goal of providing comprehensive, integrated health care and wellness services. Our physicians have vast experience in minimally invasive procedures to treat all urologic diseases including those affecting the bladder, kidneys, male genitalia, and prostate. In an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible, you will have partners who have a wealth of experience in all the specialty areas of urology. There is a true camaraderie within our group. We hold weekly conferences to help keep all updated on the latest treatments and technologies. We have residencies and an extensive network of physician extenders. Moreover, you will have access to the expertise of largest health system in the New York Metropolitan area.The mission of the Department is to advance the frontiers of urologic care. Our urologic physicians, who are also faculty of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell are instrumental in providing excellent quality care as well as developing novel education programs.

Why choose us?
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 103,500 employees – 19,000+ nurses and 12,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training 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 Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.