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Job description
Unit Director, Acute Care - Pediatrics
The Unit Director for the Pediatric Acute Care unit provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the unit in partnership with the Chief Medical Officer, Pediatric Service Chief, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, efficient, and family-centered care while advancing operational excellence, quality improvement, education, and patient experience initiatives in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the Children's Hospital and health system.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily clinical and operational activities of the unit in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, quality, throughput, operational efficiency, and patient/family experience.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence‑based, value‑driven care delivery.
Monitor unit performance metrics, including length of stay, discharge efficiency, infection prevention, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Support staffing, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and operational planning.
Provide supervision, mentorship, onboarding, and educational support for physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and interdisciplinary staff.
Represent the unit on institutional committees and leadership initiatives.
Measures of Success
Achievement of quality, safety, operational, and patient experience goals.
Efficient resource utilization and improved patient throughput.Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Successful implementation of unit‑based quality, educational, and operational initiatives.
Prospective candidate
Board‑certified or eligible Pediatric Hospital
Physician with a strong track record of leadership, clinical excellence, and academic achievement.
Eligible for medical licensure inNew York.
Passionate about delivering compassionate, family‑centered care. Proven ability to cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and team‑oriented environment.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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