Full Job Description
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, an affilate of Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center seeks an experienced, collaborative physician leader to join its Department of Pediatrics as Vice Chief of Pediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity to share pediatric clinical services, strengthen quality and patient safety, support resident education, and advance equitable, family centered care in a dynamic academic medical center serving the Brooklyn Community.
Working closely with the Chief of Pediatrics and hospital leadership, the Vice Chief will:
• Lead Clinical Operations: Support services across ambulatory pediatrics, inpatient care, newborn care, neonatology, emergency medicine, and specialty services.
• Advance Quality and Safety: Drive quality improvement, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience initiatives
• Develop Teams: Mentor faculty, advanced practice providers, residents, and staff while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Support Medical Education: Strengthen resident and medical student education in partnership with residency leadership
• Shape Departmental Growth: Advance Strategic planning, service development, community partnerships, and health equity initiatives
About Our Department:
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
• 12 pediatric physicians across hospital medicine, neonatology, and general pediatrics
• 3 Advanced Practice Providers
• 30 Pediatric Residents
• A 6-bed pediatric inpatient unit
• A 7-bed mother-baby rooming in unit
• A 5-bed Level II Special Care Nursery
Qualifications
Required:
• MD or DO degree and board certification in Pediatrics
• Current New York State Medical License or eligibility for licensure
• Clinical experience in pediatrics or related specialty
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient centered pediatric care
Preferred:
• 2-5 years of progressive leadership or administrative experience
• Experience in clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety or medical education
• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, health equity, and inclusive leadership
NYU offers a stimulating work environment and a highly competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, malpractice insurance and CME.
• Annual Base salary range from $335,000 to $355,000
• 403B/457 participation inclusive of a 10% employer contribution with no employee match required
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement ranging from $3,500-$4,500 inclusive of one week of paid CME time
• Opportunity to earn annual revenue sharing payments of up to $30,000 contingent upon meeting required metrics
• Generous paid time off, including 24 Annual vacation days, sick leave, and recognized Holidays
• Comprehensive NYU Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage
• NYU college tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents
• Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), DANY, and NHSC, where applicable
• Medical malpractice coverage provided
• Visa sponsorship available
