The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health and Staten Island University Hospital invite applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Radiology of Staten Island University Hospital. The health system is seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and visionary board-certified radiologist and leader capable of shaping an innovative and evolving radiology department, serving the greater Staten Island service area.
The Chair of Radiology will provide senior oversight of imaging services at Staten Island University Hospital. This leader will work collaboratively with hospital and health system leaders to meet and exceed Northwell Health Imaging Services organizational, clinical, quality, operational, and financial goals. Major responsibilities include operational and process improvement initiatives, clinician recruitment, education, and strategic development. As a leader, the Chair of Radiology will provide leadership for and work collaboratively with a team of faculty physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, technicians and administrative staff. The Chair s guidance will oversee activities of multiple subspecialty divisions to ensure quality care for the patients we seek to serve. As an innovator, the Chair will identify and optimize areas for clinical operations improvement and program growth and enhancement. Implementation of a strategic vision for the department will be focused on quality, efficiency, and growth while maintaining the academic mission of the department in trainee education and research.
The Chair of Radiology will leverage significant resources from the Northwell Health Imaging Services, and institutional dedication, including over 250 attending radiologists, 165 Zucker School of Medicine faculty, 100 residents, and 6 fellows. The number of studies/interventions performed annually is over 2.8 million, with greater than 1000 employees providing technical and administrative support, helping the service line to become recognized as one of the best radiology programs in the country. The Chair of Radiology at Staten Island University Hospital will have the opportunity to enhance the clinical programs within one of the nation's largest health care systems caring for one of the most diverse patient populations in the world.
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital provides outstanding health care with compassion and respect, promoting wellness within the communities it serves and advancing the field of medicine through education and research. Founded in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital is a 714-bed, specialized teaching hospital located in New York City s fastest growing borough. Occupying two large campuses, plus a number of community-based health centers and labs, the hospital provides quality care to people on Staten Island, the New York metropolitan region, and to patients from around the world. Staten Island University Hospital has also been recognized as best regional hospitals in the New York Metro by U.S. News & World Report.
Staten Island University Hospital is part of the largest health system in New York State and has been continually recognized for outstanding care. This includes recognition for high performance in several specialties according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings, being rated high performing in 4 adult specialties and 14 procedures and conditions, and regionally ranked thirteenth in New York State. In addition, Staten Island University Hospital was among 4 Northwell Hospitals to have been named among America s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery by Healthgrades. Staten Island University Hospital is the lone facility in Richmond County to earn both 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Procedures.
Staten Island University Hospital has several Joint Commission Certifications including, Advanced Total Hip and Knee, Advanced Spine, Palliative Care, and Comprehensive Stroke. SIUH is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) for its metabolic and bariatric surgery program and has been designated a SOAP Center of Excellence by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology.
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The Department of Radiology
The Staten Island University Hospital Department of Radiology includes 32 board certified radiologists serving as a multidisciplinary team that provides radiological care for the treatment and diagnosis of all specialty care areas. The department performs more than 360,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures annually with a multitalented, dedicated and growing team. Each year, the department trains 17 residents who have gone on to serve in prestigious roles throughout the larger radiology community. The Department provides services across two campuses SIUH North and SIUH Prince s Bay.
The ideal candidate for this role will be board certified by the ABR or comparable credentials and administrative/leadership experience at an academic medical center, such as Chair, Vice Chair, and/or Section/Division Chief. We are seeking a nationally recognized clinical leader with experience in clinical, operational and academic achievements, with commensurate appointment to the faculty of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Matthew Faber, Director of Executive Search, Office of Physician Recruitment at . The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter, primarily detailing your experience, qualification, and key achievements related to this position specification and briefly expressing your interest in this Chair role. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. All inquiries or candidate nominations can be sent to .