Description
Chief of Colorectal Surgery Opportunity
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital – Smithtown, NY
Catholic Health, Long Island
Catholic Health is seeking a Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon to serve as Chief of Colorectal Surgery at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. This is a unique leadership opportunity to build, grow, and shape a high-quality colorectal surgery program within a well-established, fully integrated health system serving Long Island.
About the Role
The Chief of Colorectal Surgery will play a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive colorectal service line, with the opportunity to expand clinical programs, enhance quality outcomes, and lead strategic growth across the system. This position offers a balanced mix of clinical excellence, program development, and leadership within a collaborative, physician-led environment.
The ideal candidate is a motivated leader with a passion for program building, innovation, and delivering exceptional patient care, who thrives in a community hospital setting with strong institutional support.
About Catholic Health
Catholic Health is one of the largest health systems on Long Island, with a network of more than 3,300+ physicians across Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens Counties. The system includes:
- 6 acute care hospitals
- 3 long-term care facilities
- A home care and hospice agency
With over 17,000 employees and an operating budget exceeding $3 billion, Catholic Health is committed to a physician-led culture grounded in its I-CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the colorectal surgery program at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
- Expand access to advanced colorectal care, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Collaborate across the system to enhance quality, outcomes, and patient experience
- Support growth of endoscopic and surgical services
- Mentor and collaborate with surgical colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to strategic planning and service line development
- Participation and support of Catholic Health System NAPRC MDT
Qualifications
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency and Colorectal Surgery fellowship
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted New York State medical license
- DEA license (or eligibility)
- Demonstrated expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic techniques
Catholic Health offers a comprehensive, physician-focused benefits package, including:
- Multiple medical plan options
- Generous paid time off
- Employer-funded pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Life insurance and retirement savings options
Salary- $575K+
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, training, skills, licensure and certification, competencies and other relevant experience. The salary range listed does not include any bonuses or incentive pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Please also include a current CV with contact information, including email address and phone number. All materials should be submitted to physician.recruitment@chsli.org
