Unit Director, Acute Care - Pediatrics

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System is seeking a Unit Director for the Pediatric Acute Care unit in New York. The role provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership, ensuring quality and efficient family-centered care. Responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, fostering collaboration, and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate is a board-certified Pediatric Hospital Physician with a strong leadership track record. This position emphasizes compassionate care and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible Pediatric Hospital Physician with leadership experience.
• Strong track record of clinical excellence and academic achievement.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and operational activities of the unit.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety and quality.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration for care delivery.
• Monitor unit performance metrics and operational planning.
• Provide mentorship and educational support for staff.

Skills

Leadership in pediatric care

Clinical excellence

Collaboration and teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Board certification in Pediatrics

Eligibility for medical licensure in New York

Job 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.

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 inNew York.
• Passionate about delivering compassionate, family‑centered care. Proven ability to cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and team‑oriented environment.

NYU Langone Healthis an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.