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*Chair of Medicine Opportunity– Vassar Brothers Medical Center – Poughkeepsie, New York (75 minutes north of New York City)*

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located 75 minutes north of New York City, has an excellent opportunity for a Chair of Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to be a clinical and academic leader for Vassar’s senior leadership team as well as a regional medical leader in a growing health system. The Chair of Medicine will oversee a large group of both community and employed physicians, faculty, postgraduate staff and students.

Vassar’s Department of Medicine has a growing team of 350+ medical experts across 18 sections and services covering a broad spectrum of medical care. The Department of Medicine at Vassar Brothers is committed to active involvement in medical education at all levels including undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education (residents and fellows) and continuing medical education. Vassar Brothers sponsors eight residency training programs, a categorical internal medicine program, a primary care program, and a primary care residency.

The Chair of Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and clinical functions of Medical Services in order to provide high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. He/she will share responsibility for the supervision and direction of day-to-day operations and services with the appropriate administrative partners. The Chair will establish performance targets for areas of responsibility and manage performance. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Vassar.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

* A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated accomplishment as a member of a leadership team of a large, community teaching hospital and/or academic medical center.

* A regional or national reputation as an outstanding clinician/educator in medicine.

* A proven track record as an effective leader focused on action and outcomes in a complex, highly competitive setting.

* Exceptional analytic and communication skills with the ability to successfully manage diverse relationships.

* Creativity and innovation to drive new ideas and possibilities.

* The candidate must be MD/DO with completed residency training and board certification in Internal Medicine.

* NY state licensure (or eligibility to obtain NY state licensure) is required.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the overall direction, operation and management of the Department including quality, peer review, medical education and research.

* Provides leadership and direction in divisional meetings, Chair meetings, Medical Staff Executive Committee meetings, Service Excellence Group meetings and Department Section Chiefs' meetings.

* Partners with other clinical departments in program development.

* Maintains a partnership with counterparts at other system hospitals to promote standardization of care.

* Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

* Works with the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director and is responsible for assisting with oversight of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

* Clinical responsibilities in appropriate area and participates in the teaching program.

* Serves as an organizational leader and role model.

* Provides leadership, guidance, and analysis to fulfill system goals and to serve patients in the region.

Highlights:

* Beautiful suburban location with easy train access to New York City

* Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

* Generous allowances for CMEs, dues, and relocation allowance

* Growing hospital system with ACGME-accredited residencies

* State-of-the-art patient pavilion and operating rooms

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a new 752,000 square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 263 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, including Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, neurosciences, cancer care, and women’s health. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine.

The Hudson Valley of New York boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers a wide array of four-season recreational activities. The area has excellent housing and highly rated public and private school options. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is part of Nuvance Health, proudly joining Northwell Health. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 1000+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000+ employees - 22,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.*

For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jeanette Unger, Director of Physician Recruitment, via email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Base Compensation: $500,000-$560,000 per year relative to experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.