About this opportunity

Northwell Health Physician Partners lists this Chair of Surgery, Peconic Bay Medical Center - Northwell Health opportunity in riverhead, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Chair of Surgery at Peconic Bay Medical Center. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience. Previous leadership experience is preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow a surgical department serving Long Island's North Fork community. The qualified candidate will oversee a collaborative environment with experienced surgical colleagues and advanced practice providers.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

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

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

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

About Peconic Bay Medical Center

Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 125-bed acute care hospital located in Riverhead, NY, serving the North Fork and surrounding communities of eastern Long Island. The hospital offers a full range of surgical, medical, and diagnostic services and is committed to expanding access to advanced care close to home.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, caring for more than two million people annually through a network of 20+ hospitals, over 900 outpatient facilities, and more than 85,000 employees, including one of the largest physician groups in the country. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.