Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery

About the role

The Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery is responsible for the strategic, clinical, academic, educational, and administrative leadership of the Section of Colorectal Surgery within the Department of Surgery at WMCHealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for all colorectal surgery services throughout WMCHealth.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand access to comprehensive colorectal surgical care across the health network.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in colorectal surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and advanced colorectal procedures.
• Promote multidisciplinary care through collaboration with gastroenterology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, pelvic floor specialists, and other relevant disciplines.
• Establish and monitor evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and value-based care.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification in General Surgery.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Colon and Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in New York State.
• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Westchester Medical Center.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or large multidisciplinary surgical practice.
• Record of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and professional service.

Qualifications

• Associate Professor or Professor rank, or qualifications for appointment at that level through New York Medical College.
• Fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Experience leading quality improvement, research, or program development initiatives.
• National or regional recognition through professional organizations, publications, or academic contributions.
• Experience with robotic surgery and advanced minimally invasive colorectal techniques.
• Demonstrated success in faculty mentorship and program growth.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in clinical and administrative operations.

Benefits

This is an employed position within our academic group practice with comprehensive benefits and malpractice coverage.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's qualifications.

Contact Information

To apply, please email a curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to Kartik Prabhakaran MD FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Kartik.Prabhakaran@wmchealth.org.

Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.