Chair of Plastic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital – Northwell Health

Northwell Health in conjunction with Lenox Hill Hospital and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is seeking a full-time academic Chair of Plastic Surgery. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience. Previous leadership experience is preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow a well-established and highly respected Plastic Surgery department. The qualified candidate will oversee a supportive environment with experienced plastic surgery colleagues, physician assistants, fellows and residents in our training program.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all employed and independent physicians within the Department of Plastic Surgery

• Maintain an active clinical practice while supporting departmental growth and development

• Develop engagement, alignment, and collaboration among department members and with other clinical departments across the health system

• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and program development

• Advance departmental growth through strategic planning, recruitment, and service line expansion

• Support educational initiatives involving Plastic Surgery residents and fellows within the Northwell Health system

• Partner with hospital and system leadership on administrative, financial, and operational priorities

• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, diversity, and physician engagement

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

• Board Certification in Plastic Surgery

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New York

• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic or clinically integrated health system environment

• A proven track record of clinical excellence, physician engagement, and program growth

• Experience with graduate medical education, resident and fellow teaching, and mentorship preferred

About Lenox Hill Hospital

Lenox Hill Hospital is a 450-bed, acute care hospital located on Manhattan's Upper East Side and has been serving the New York community for more than 160 years. The hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, medical education, research, and surgical innovation.

As a major teaching hospital, Lenox Hill offers robust residency and fellowship programs and is consistently recognized for outstanding clinical outcomes and patient experience.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, caring for more than two million people annually through a network of 20+ hospitals, over 900 outpatient facilities, and more than 85,000 employees, including one of the largest physician groups in the country. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions.