Chair, Department of Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Service Line Catholic Health, Long Island, New Yor

Our organization is in search of a Chair for the Musculoskeletal Service Line within the Orthopedics Department. We are an integrated health system with around 17,000 staff members, six acute care hospitals, three nursing facilities, a home health service, hospice care, and a network of over 3,600 physicians across Long Island.

The Chair will oversee the quality of educational, scientific, and clinical initiatives within the department, as well as provide overall leadership and management. This role involves the effective utilization of personnel, financial resources, space, and other assets to achieve the department's clinical, educational, and research objectives. The Chair is expected to enhance clinical operations and cultivate an environment that supports business development, education, clinical productivity, research, and the delivery of exceptional clinical and surgical care. A strong commitment to high-quality care, research, education, and advocacy is essential.

Building on the esteemed legacy of this department, the Chair will seize opportunities during this transformative period in healthcare, ensuring the department remains at the forefront of advancing high-quality Musculoskeletal Orthopedic care. Collaboration with the entire leadership team and physicians at our organization is crucial, demonstrating innovation, alignment with our mission, and a unified drive to achieve departmental goals.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader, adept at navigating the evolving healthcare landscape. They will possess the emotional intelligence necessary to foster a culture of collaboration, stewardship, and transparency, while also committing to enhancing business operations and adapting resources as strategies and needs change. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that our care delivery is recognized among the best nationally, positioning the Department of Orthopedic Surgery for continued success and growth.

The Chair will join a robust network of over 3,600 physicians in Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens County. Our culture prioritizes physicians, is led by them, and is grounded in our ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Base Salary Range (with additional stipend for administrative duties): $850K+

Reporting Structure: The Chair will report directly to the Chief Clinical Officer for clinical guidance and to the Chief Operating Officer for operational, financial, business, and programmatic planning.

Clinical and Administrative Split: (.7 Clinical and .4 Administrative)

• The Chair will lead and coordinate the Service Line across all six hospitals and various ambulatory service locations.
• Collaboration with other system leaders will be essential to integrate emergency care and on-call coverage, ensuring resources are allocated effectively for comprehensive care.
• Working alongside the Vice President of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Service Line, the Chair will jointly plan and implement strategic initiatives, enhance practice protocols, and advise on value-based care strategies and equipment acquisitions.
• Developing and overseeing performance metrics to enhance the overall system will be a key responsibility.
• The Chair will engage with referring physicians to promote the Musculoskeletal Service Line.
• In partnership with the Vice President, the Chair will collaborate with regional and local executive and hospital leadership to establish a strategic vision for the Service Line.
• Accountability for clinical care delivery, recruitment, research growth, educational programs, and community service will rest with the Chair, who will also lead the transformation of the Service Line into the Musculoskeletal Institute.

In collaboration with the Vice President, the Chair will:

• Develop a recruitment strategy for staff and physicians based on budgetary and volume requirements, including succession planning.
• Create evidence-based protocols and establish Centers of Excellence (COEs) across the system, working with Hospital Chairs, Chiefs, and Presidents to implement and maintain these protocols.
• Ensure quality, enhance patient experience, and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize campus-specific expansion opportunities in alignment with service line and organizational strategic goals.
• Enhance the academic and research profile of our organization and participate in system-wide committees, including service line-specific meetings and new site development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes various medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, an employer-funded pension plan, and multiple savings plan options for future financial security.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Potential for academic appointments at well-regarded nearby academic institutions.

This salary range is a good faith estimate; actual compensation will depend on various factors, including the candidate's education, training, skills, licensure, certification, competencies, and relevant experience. The listed salary does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation that may apply to this position, nor does it account for the value of benefits. We believe in a people-first approach, offering generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that fosters professional and educational growth.