"Assistant/Associate Clinical Physician - Infectious Diseases - NYPMG"

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist to join a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester, adjacent to New York City. We are recruiting for the following positions:

• Assistant Clinical Level: Mid-career Infectious Disease Specialist
• Associate Clinical Level: Experienced Infectious Disease Specialist

These roles offer the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in a dynamic and growing practice.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities (Both Levels):

• Deliver exceptional, specialized patient care with consistently excellent outcomes.
• Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their professional development and growth.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, including quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
• Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain relevant advanced certifications.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases and high-acuity patients.
• Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets.

Additional Responsibilities (Associate Clinical Level):

• Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery systems (e.g., practice-based improvement projects).
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership, ensuring alignment of goals.
• Oversee clinical teams or programs, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Mentor peers and junior physicians in clinical care, leadership, and professional development.
• Represent the department or institution in professional or public-facing roles.

Criteria for Promotion to Associate Clinical Level:

• Demonstrated leadership roles, such as program director, committee chair, or project lead.
• Evidence of sustained clinical excellence and innovation in practice.
• Significant contributions to institutional goals through service, leadership, or advocacy.
• Strong endorsements from peers, department leaders, and institutional leadership.
• Consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
• Achievement of or exceeding productivity targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
• Assistant Clinical: 0-5 years post-training
• Associate Clinical: 5-10 years post-training
• Board certified or eligible in Infectious Disease
• Current New York State Medical License
• Fellowship training in Infectious Disease

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
• Successful and ongoing completion of compliance and systems training requirements

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35+
Salary Range: $250,000 - $250,000 Annual