Vice Chair of Clinical Operations - Emergency Medicine - Physician - Manhattan, NY

The Department of Emergency Medicine, one of the largest in the country, seeks a dynamic and strategic physician leader to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.

Our faculty staff the hospitals within the Mount Sinai Health System (the Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai South Nassau, as well as affiliated hospitals including Elmhurst Hospital Center, Queens Hospital Center, and Richmond University Medical Center. The Emergency Medicine Service Line has almost 300 faculty, more than 100 physician assistants, and treat more than 750K patients annually. The Department is ranked number 3 in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, is home to 2 emergency medicine residencies, 11 fellowships (including one in Pediatric Emergency Medicine), and is affiliated with 2 pediatric residencies.

The Vice Chair will serve as the Chair’s principal delegate for clinical operations, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction across all clinical sites and programs. This individual will champion high-quality, patient-centered care; improve operational performance; and drive alignment across diverse practice environments. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of systems-based practice, capable of leading transformative initiatives that advance the department’s mission across academic, community, and ambulatory settings.

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive leadership for clinical operations across all emergency medicine sites, including academic, community, and urgent care settings.
• Represent the Department in systemwide forums focused on operations, and performance improvement.
• Translate institutional and departmental strategic goals into actionable initiatives to improve patient flow, throughput, access, and clinical performance.

Program Development & Performance Optimization

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation range from 375K to 425K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.