Board-certified or eligible Pediatric Hospital Physician
Strong leadership experience in clinical settings
Proven track record of academic achievement
Eligible for medical licensure in New York
Commitment to family-centered care and collaboration
Responsibilities
Oversee daily clinical and operational activities in partnership with nursing leadership
Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
Foster collaboration and value-driven care delivery
Monitor unit performance metrics effectively
Support staffing and resource allocation decisions
Provide mentorship and educational support to medical staff and trainees
Represent the unit in institutional committees
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Direct influence on patient care and operational excellence
Support for achieving a high standard of patient and family experience
Full Job Description
Description
Unit Director, Acute Care - Pediatrics
The Unit Director for the Pediatric Acute Care unit provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the unit in partnership with the Chief Medical Officer, Pediatric Service Chief, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, efficient, and family-centered care while advancing operational excellence, quality improvement, education, and patient experience initiatives in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the Children's Hospital and health system.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily clinical and operational activities of the unit in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, quality, throughput, operational efficiency, and patient/family experience.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based, value-driven care delivery.
Monitor unit performance metrics, including length of stay, discharge efficiency, infection prevention, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Support staffing, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and operational planning.
Provide supervision, mentorship, onboarding, and educational support for physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and interdisciplinary staff.
Represent the unit on institutional committees and leadership initiatives.
Measures of Success
Achievement of quality, safety, operational, and patient experience goals.
Efficient resource utilization and improved patient throughput.
Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Successful implementation of unit-based quality, educational, and operational initiatives.
Qualifications
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/186867 if you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Elena Marchese at [redacted] . Cover letters should be addressed to Dr. Heda Dapul, Chief of Service, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Health.
