Chair of Cardiology, Peconic Bay Medical Center Riverhead, NY

Northwell Health seeks nominations and applications for an exceptional clinician and leader for the role of Chair of Cardiology at Peconic Bay Medical Center.  

Northwell Health, New York State’s largest private employer and one of the nation’s largest integrated health care systems, delivers world-class clinical care throughout the New York metropolitan area, pioneering research at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and training the next generation of medical professionals through the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. The Department of Cardiology is critical to the overall success and strategic vision of Northwell Health. Year after year, both Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery have extensive volume, excellent outcomes, and are awarded top quality scores from the State of New York. Led by a nationally renowned team, the Heart Hospital is a premier destination for cardiac care and one of New York’s largest cardiac programs. 

Northwell seeks an exceptional clinician leader with proven skills and values to lead a highly successful clinical enterprise. The Chair of Cardiology at Peconic Bay Medical Center will create an excellent environment for training and development, while also supporting the strategic, academic, research, and teaching interests of the faculty and the Department. The Chair of Cardiology will work collaboratively with Clinical Care Management, residents and staff physicians, and with other hospital leadership and staff to assure the delivery of effective, efficient, quality patient care. This individual will have the opportunity to join an organization which leads with a distinct vision to transform healthcare while working alongside leaders who challenge the status quo to deliver exceptional results. The Chair will work collaboratively across Northwell’s System-wide Department of Cardiology to promote standardization across the network, high-quality and efficient care, and to promote the academic mission.

Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 200-bed medical center that offers a wide range of health care services from advanced surgical care and comprehensive inpatient medical care to a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The hospital also offers an extensive range of outpatient services that includes Peconic Bay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center and Peconic Bay Home Health Services, a certified home health agency, the Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County, and the Gertrude & Louis Feil Campus for Ambulatory Care. The campus is a clinical campus for the Peconic Bay Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and hosts graduate medical education programs in Family Medicine and General Surgery.

Peconic Bay Medical Group has offices located throughout Eastern Suffolk County and provides a comprehensive range of health care services. Peconic Bay Medical Group is committed to serving all family healthcare needs and advancing the quality of life and health in all communities they serve.

Eastern Suffolk County is home to a growing population, particularly in the post-COVID era. Peconic Bay Medical Center is one of the fastest growing hospitals on Long Island, with the nearest hospital being more than 20 miles away. The growth in the Peconic Bay Medical Group, the growth of population, and the growth in clinical services in partnership with Northwell make PBMC an incredibly exciting place to work with immense opportunity awaiting the right leader.

Situated on Long Island’s bucolic East End, the Medical Center enjoys the beauty of the North Fork farms, vineyards. and destination farm to table restaurants. The renowned beaches and social life of the Hamptons is also part of the hospital’s primary service area. Easy access to all the cultural attractions of New York city, via the Hampton Jitney or LIRR, is a mere 90 minutes away and weekend trips to New England are quickly available via the Cross Sound Ferry. Excellent school districts are also located within the primary service area.

The Chair reports to: 1) Lawrence Ong, MD, Vice President of Cardiology, Eastern Region, and Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, Sr. Vice President of Cardiology, Central and Eastern Regions, and  2) Jeff Zilberstein, MD, Medical Director, Peconic Bay Medical Center.  Northwell Health seeks a recognized cardiologist and leader with proven success in operations within a high-performing academic health enterprise. This leader will possess the skills to advance the clinical, academic strategic missions of Department.

The Search Committee invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position. Prospects should provide 1) an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and 2) a letter of interest, summarizing key achievements related to administrative leadership, clinical care and operations, research, and education. Confidential review of nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

To be ensured full consideration, please e-mail materials to: Alexa Freel at: afreel@northwell.edu

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