Chair of Radiology

Westchester Medical Center Health Network and New York Medical College are seeking a Chair for the Department of Radiology. The Chair of the Department serves in a dual leadership role for both the academic health center as well as being the Director of Service at WMCHealth, with a full-time faculty appointment in good standing with New York Medical College (NYMC) and professional employment within Westchester Medical Center, Advanced Physician Services, P.C. per institutional policies and procedures. In the role of Chair of the Department, the Chair reports directly to the Dean of New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) and to the Chief Clinical Officer of WMCHealth.

As Chair of Radiology at WMCHealth, the placement will oversee all radiology operations, guide the Department’s progressive growth, and encourage an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach that ensures high quality patient-centered care. The Chair will have system-wide responsibilities, with a significant focus on continued network integration and growth. As Chair of Radiology at NYMC, this role also has oversight of all academic and teaching components for the Department of Radiology at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).

The Chair of Radiology at NYMC/WMCHealth is responsible for the performance of all aspects of the clinical, educational, and research missions in the Department of Radiology, in partnership with clinical and administrative colleagues across the WMCHealth executive leadership structure. In collaboration with leadership from New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, the Chair will work to align faculty in the NYMC Department of Radiology with WMC to deliver highly coordinated care across the network in a robust education and research culture.

Required Qualifications

Education/Certification

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board certification in diagnostic radiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York.
• Current clinical activity and a reputation as an outstanding clinician.
• Advanced leadership training and/or MBA preferred.

Knowledge and Work Experience

• Extensive experience working with best-in-class clinical and administrative technology in support of radiology; understanding of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and best practices in utilizing new technologies to improve both care efficiency and clinical quality.
• Seven to ten years of significant leadership responsibility, including clinical operations and financial management; nuanced understanding of both ambulatory and hospital operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build academic programs in education and research.
• Ability to operate the department in strict compliance with the highest standards of radiation safety and protection and ensure that all necessary certifications and licenses are obtained. 
• National reputation in their field.
• Successful track record of leadership and results within an academic center or complex health care system.
• Organizational credibility and the demonstrated ability to create followership.
• Qualifies for academic appointment as Full Professor of Radiology at New York Medical College.

Leadership Skills and Competencies

• Credibility as an outstanding clinician, scholar and educator.
• Has a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Strong leadership, team, communication, listening, and organizational skills
• Highly collaborative with other physicians, nurses, care providers, and administrative leadership.
• Charismatic leader with strength of presence, conviction, strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to manage complex and shifting organizational dynamics.
• Strength in both operations and strategy with the ability to delegate yet execute while holding teams and individuals accountable.
• Business acumen. Disciplined and creative thinker with the ability to craft and execute a vision that others will follow.
• Ability to mentor and develop others and to build highly functional teams.

To Apply

To apply, or to learn more about the position, please contact the DSG Global team via email at [email protected]. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Compensation

Compensation arrangements are competitive and will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and achievements, and responsibilities of this position. The estimated good faith salary range for this position is $700,000- $850,000.  

WMCHealth is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve and to fostering an inclusive work environment that benefits employees, patients, and families. They consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

WMCHealth also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law. WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.