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The Department of Urology at Northwell Health is seeking a physician leader for the position of Chief, Urology at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. Responsibilities and tasks of the role include:Working with the urology system chair and regional director on all matters related to clinical operationsEnsure high quality patient care through development and standardization of care processes and protocolsContinue to develop a culture of scholarship in quality improvement, health equity and outcomesEnsure the productivity of physician faculty and support staffMaintain and improve upon the excellence within the departmentCandidate QualificationsM.D. Degree or equivalent from an accredited College of MedicineCompletion of residency and fellowship with Board Certification or eligibilityCurrently licensed as a physician in the State of New YorkOutstanding communication and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital management, and staffPrevious division, department, or program leadershipDepartment of UrologyNorthwell Health's Department of Urology has witnessed tremendous growth within Long Island, New York City, and Westchester over the last 10 years, through provision of comprehensive, integrated health care and wellness services. Our physicians have vast experience in minimally invasive procedures to treat all urologic diseases including those affecting the prostate, bladder, kidneys, female and male genitalia, and urinary tract. In an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible, you will have partners who have a wealth of experience in all the specialty areas of urology. There is a true camaraderie within our group. We hold weekly conferences to help keep all updated on the latest treatments and technologies. We have residencies and an extensive network of physician extenders. Moreover, you will have access to the expertise of largest health system in the New York Metropolitan area.The mission of the Department is to advance the frontiers of urologic care. Our urologic physicians, who are also faculty of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell are instrumental in providing excellent quality care as well as developing novel education programs.Why choose us?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 two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 103,500 employees - 19,000+ nurses and 12,000+ 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 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.