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Northwell Health seeks an experienced physician executive to serve as Chief Medical Officer at Cohen Children's Medical Center.Position OverviewThe Chief Medical Officer will provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight, fostering physician engagement and advancing quality care delivery. This role requires a collaborative leader with proven clinical credibility who can effectively navigate a complex, matrixed organization and build cohesive relationships across employed and voluntary medical staff, nursing, administration, and allied professionals.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipPartner with hospital leadership to expand clinical services and enhance physician engagementCollaborate with division directors to elevate clinical quality and operational excellenceDrive care model improvementsLead patient satisfaction initiativesOperational ExcellenceOversee quality management, utilization, credentialing, and physician practice evaluationImplement performance improvement programs with measurable outcomesEnsure clinical compliance and optimize patient care modelsMonitor quality dashboards and maintain standards of excellenceTeam Development & CultureAssist in the recruitment, development, and retention of world-class clinical facultyFoster collaborative relationships among physicians, nursing, and administrationChampion transparency in performance metricsSupport employee inclusion and engagementMentor multidisciplinary trainees and emerging leadersQualificationsRequired:MD or equivalent from accredited medical school with pediatric board certificationNew York State medical license or eligibilityMinimum 10 years progressive physician leadership experienceProven ability to communicate and collaborate across all organizational levelsLeadership CompetenciesCore Skills:Strategic agility in complex healthcare environmentsExcellence in communication and stakeholder engagementData-driven decision-making capabilitiesChange management expertiseHigh emotional intelligenceCultural Attributes:Managerial courage to challenge status quoAbility to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teamsCommitment to continuous improvementIntegrity and ethical leadershipPatient-centered focusCohen Children's Medical CenterSince 1983, Cohen Children's Medical Center has served as the New York metropolitan area's premier pediatric hospital. As the region's largest pediatric teaching hospital, we provide care to 1.8 million children across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties through 750,000+ annual visits. In 2025, US News and World Report ranked Cohen Children's the Children's Hospital in New York State.Notable Achievements children's hospital in New York State (U.S. News & World Report)Top 50 national rankings in 10 pediatric subspecialtiesOnly Level-1 Pediatric Trauma Center serving Nassau and QueensMagnet designated by ANCCELSO Gold Center of Excellence for ECMOBaby-Friendly designatedPress Ganey Pediatric Excellence Award recipientLocation: New Hyde Park, NY (Greater New York Metropolitan area relocation required)To apply: Please submit CV and letter of interest to Rachel Podella, Senior Physician Recruiter, at