Description
The Division Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine provides clinical, operational, academic, and strategic leadership for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division within the Department of Pediatrics. This role oversees inpatient pediatric services across affiliated hospital sites and is responsible for advancing high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered care, faculty development, education, quality improvement, and program growth.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Oversee inpatient pediatric clinical operations and standards of care.
- Lead initiatives to improve quality, safety, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subspecialty services to optimize care coordination.
Administrative Leadership
- Provide strategic direction for divisional growth and program development.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
- Participate in departmental and institutional leadership initiatives.
Academic & Educational Leadership
- Support education and mentorship for trainees and faculty.
- Promote scholarly activity, research, innovation, and professional development.
Quality & Operational Oversight
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Monitor clinical and operational performance metrics.
- Partner with hospital leadership on financial planning, workflow optimization, and resource utilization.
Requirements
Prospective candidate
Board-certified or eligible Pediatric Hospital
Physician with a strong track record of leadership, clinical excellence, and academic achievement.
Eligible for medical licensure in New York.
Passionate about delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
Proven ability to cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae electronically through interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/186869 if you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Kimbeliza Ocasio at [email protected]. Cover letters should be addressed to Dr. Arun Chopra, Interim Chair, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health.
