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.
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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.
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Program
Development & Performance Optimization
Conduct comprehensive
assessments of existing operational structures to identify gaps,
inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation.
Implement standardized processes, workflows,
and clinical models that promote consistency and safety across all
sites.
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Qualifications
MD or
DO degree from an accredited institution.
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine or eligible for medical
licensure in the State of New York.
Minimum
of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical
operations within a complex health system or academic medical
center.
Proven success in managing
multidisciplinary teams and improving operational performance
metrics.
Experience in hospital-wide flow,
emergency care optimization, and cross-site integration.
Demonstrated excellence in communication,
strategic thinking, and organizational leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in
Healthcare Administration, Business, or Public Health (MBA, MHA,
MPH, or equivalent).
Training or
certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or performance improvement
methodologies
Compensation
range from 375K to 425K (not including bonuses /
incentive compensation or benefits)
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Salary
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Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New
York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual
salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience,
specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and
hospital / community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer
to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances,
may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary
range listed is for full-time employment and does not include
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.
Vice Chair Emergency • New York, NY, New York County, NY; New York State, United States