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About the Role

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking a Division Chief, Infectious Disease to join its team and serve a diverse patient population. This senior physician leadership role is responsible for overseeing an Infectious Disease division, impacting patient care by shaping the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of infectious diseases. The role includes teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the delivery of high-quality infectious disease services.
Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical standards and protocols.
Provide expert consultation for complex infectious disease cases.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Support expansion of inpatient and outpatient infectious disease programs.
Develop and implement the division's strategic vision and goals.
Manage divisional operations, budgets, and resource allocation.
Monitor key performance indicators, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
Represent the division in hospital committees and executive leadership meetings.
Lead initiatives to improve patient safety and clinical quality.
Oversee antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Partner with infection prevention teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
Develop response plans for outbreaks and emerging infectious disease threats.
Promote evidence-based practices across the organization.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing physicians and staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and professional development planning.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support physician engagement and workforce planning efforts.
Promote clinical, translational, and population health research.
Support grant funding and scholarly activities.
Advance educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
Encourage publication, presentations, and participation in professional societies.
Maintain an environment that supports innovation and discovery.
Collaborate with public health agencies and community organizations.
Participate in regional preparedness and emergency response initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert during public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
Support community education and outreach efforts.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or foreign equivalent
Completion of a U.S.-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine
Fellowship training in Infectious Disease from an accredited institution
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Infectious Disease
Minimum 7–10 years of clinical experience in Infectious Diseases
Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center, healthcare system, or large physician practice
Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license
Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
BLS or ACLS required
Must possess strong communication skills, both oral and written
Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
Clinical proficiency in evidence-based medicine
Record of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Experience leading antimicrobial stewardship or infection prevention programs
Successful track record of research funding and peer-reviewed publications
Experience managing budgets, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
Advanced leadership training (MBA, MPH, MHA, or similar degree preferred)
Established leadership skills

Skills

Infectious Disease
Clinical Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Administrative Leadership
Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Infection Prevention
Faculty Management
Talent Management
Academic Leadership
Research
Public Health Engagement
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
Microsoft Office
Evidence-based Medicine
Bilingual Spanish

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
7-10 years clinical experience
Demonstrated leadership experience

Education Level

MD or DO or foreign equivalent
Internal Medicine Residency
Infectious Disease Fellowship
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Infectious Disease
MBA, MPH, MHA, or similar degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$280,000 to $325,000

Benefits

Productivity-based RVU compensation
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
CME days with an annual allowance
Retirement benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
Loan forgiveness opportunities
Visa sponsorship consideration

About the Company

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens.
We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities.
We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

Equal Opportunity

Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.