System Chief - Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Academic appointment at Zucker School

Job summary

Northwell Health's Department of Radiology seeks a dynamic Chief of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging to lead a nine-person faculty division across campuses. The role blends clinical oversight, research leadership, and education within a premier academic health system.

You will drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, recruit and mentor faculty, and advance theragnostic and cardiac PET programs, representing the health system at national meetings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in Nuclear Medicine with clinical expertise.
• Experience leading a department or division in a complex healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging service line across the Northwell Health System.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical excellence

Educational leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

The Department of Radiology at Northwell Health

is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chief of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive innovation in a thriving academic environment.

Position Overview

The Division has nine full time faculty including 7 physicians, a physicist, and a radiochemist, who participate in clinical and teaching activities and in multidisciplinary meetings. The Division performs the full range of nuclear medicine/molecular imaging examinations at the Health System’s main campuses and at our affiliated sites. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of nuclear medicine/molecular imaging services across the Northwell Health System, including clinical operations, research initiatives, educational programs, and fiscal performance. The successful candidate will be a board-certified nuclear medicine physician with a proven track record of clinical excellence, leadership, and administrative acumen. Experience in theragnostic, cardiac PET, and clinical trials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging service line across the Northwell Health System.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, promoting the development and implementation of cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop and manage the division’s budget and resources effectively.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with other clinical departments and leadership to integrate nuclear medicine/molecular imaging services seamlessly into the broader healthcare system.
• Lead and participate in research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of the field.
• Oversee and develop educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Represent Northwell Health at regional and national conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Nuclear Medicine.
• Extensive clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging, including a strong background in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance
• Eligible for appointment at Associate or Full Professor level at the Zucker School of Medicine; salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Northwell Health

is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over thirteen million people annually in the New York metro area and Connecticut, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000 employees – 22,000+ nurses and 13,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit: Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Experience a career well cared for and make a difference in the lives of our community.