- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35+
- Salary Range: $250,000 - $250,000 Annual
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist to join a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester, adjacent to New York City. We are recruiting for the following positions:
- Assistant Clinical Level: Mid-career Infectious Disease Specialist
- Associate Clinical Level: Experienced Infectious Disease Specialist
These roles offer the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in a dynamic and growing practice.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities (Both Levels): - Deliver exceptional, specialized patient care with consistently excellent outcomes.
- Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their professional development and growth.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, including quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
- Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain relevant advanced certifications.
- Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases and high-acuity patients.
- Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
- Meet or exceed productivity targets.
Additional Responsibilities (Associate Clinical Level): - Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery systems (e.g., practice-based improvement projects).
- Act as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership, ensuring alignment of goals.
- Oversee clinical teams or programs, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Mentor peers and junior physicians in clinical care, leadership, and professional development.
- Represent the department or institution in professional or public-facing roles.
Criteria for Promotion to Associate Clinical Level: - Demonstrated leadership roles, such as program director, committee chair, or project lead.
- Evidence of sustained clinical excellence and innovation in practice.
- Significant contributions to institutional goals through service, leadership, or advocacy.
- Strong endorsements from peers, department leaders, and institutional leadership.
- Consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
- Achievement of or exceeding productivity targets.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
- Assistant Clinical: 0-5 years post-training
- Associate Clinical: 5-10 years post-training
- Board certified or eligible in Infectious Disease
- Current New York State Medical License
- Fellowship training in Infectious Disease
Other Requirements
- Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
- Successful and ongoing completion of compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
