Section Chief of Internal Medicine

Westchester Medical Center • Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

Westchester Medical Center’s Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced, collaborative academic leader to lead and grow its Section of General Internal Medicine. The Section Chief will join Advanced Physician Services, an academic, multi-specialty group practice of more than 300 board-certified hospital- and office-based specialists throughout the region.

The Section includes an inpatient hospitalist group, a primary care outpatient faculty practice, and a primary care outpatient resident clinic. Its internists provide inpatient and outpatient care, consultative services, and education for residents and medical students. The Section Chief will bring familiarity with inpatient hospital operations and oversight, as well as outpatient practice matters, including Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and quality improvement initiatives.

The role offers an academic environment with a faculty appointment at New York Medical College, opportunities to teach medical students and residents, and the chance to lead a growing section within an expanding health network.

Requirements

• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent.
• Five years of clinical experience beyond training.
• At least one year of administrative experience.
• Experience in clinical, administrative, and educational leadership.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in mentoring and career development of faculty and residents.
• Staff and team management skills.
• Familiarity with inpatient hospital issues and operational oversight, and outpatient practice issues.

Nice To Haves

• Quality improvement experience is preferred.
• Experience with scholarship and educational initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continue to grow the Section of General Internal Medicine.
• Provide operational oversight and address inpatient hospital issues.
• Oversee or address outpatient practice issues, including PCMH and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical and consultative services through the Section’s inpatient and outpatient practices.
• Mentor and support the career development of faculty and residents.
• Teach pre-clinical and clinical medical students and residents.
• Manage staff and teams.

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage.
• Health insurance.
• CME allowance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Faculty appointment at New York Medical College.
• Opportunity to lead a growing section in an expanding health network.
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff.
• Opportunity to teach pre-clinical and clinical medical students and residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree