Pediatric Hospitalist - Medical Doctor - Catholic Health Services : Job Details

Overview For more than 25 years, weve been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today and for generations to come. Adding University builds on the hospitals longstanding reputation for excellence in the community, leading edge technology, expanding services, and increasing focus on academic excellence and clinical research. Good Samaritan University Hospital will redefine what a University Hospital means by blending medicine, science, innovation, compassion and teaching. Good Samaritan University Hospital recently broke ground on its Patient Care Pavilion. This 300,000 square foot addition will be located on the northeast portion of the campus and feature a 75-bay Emergency Department, 16 high-tech replacement operating rooms and three floors of private patient rooms. These expansion plans allow us to continue to provide the highest level of health care while accommodating the growing health care needs of our surrounding Long Island community. GSUH offers residency training programs in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatric Surgery and OB/GYN as well as fellowship training programs in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. We are also sponsoring institution for the PM&R residency training program at Mercy Hospital and a major clinical campus for the NYIT college of Osteopathic Medicine. Magnet Recognition is the highest and most prestigious distinction that a health care organization can receive for nursing. It reflects our hospital's dedication to providing the best care for patients and partnering with them and their loved ones to maintain high standards and quality of care that results in better outcomes. Job Details Pediatric Physician West Islip, NY * Full Time Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center West Islip, New York The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Catholic Health Good Samaritan Hospital located on Long Island in West Islip, New York is seeking a full-time Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join our team. Defined as a quality clinical and academic institution that sponsors multiple residency and fellowship training programs throughout the Catholic Health System, as well as supporting medical student education for students rotating from across the country we welcome applications from physicians looking for a professionally fulfilling career. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. Located approximately 40 miles from the heart of New York City, in West Islip, Long Island New York, it is surrounded by a rich culture and history offering a diverse palette of attractions and points of interests. Children benefit from some of the best school districts and recreational activities. From professional sports, white sandy beaches, water activities, museums, golf, hunting and camping to ice skating, cross-country skiing and sledding, whatever the season, Long Island has it all. Good Samaritan with almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level 2 pediatric trauma center cares for nearly 950,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. We offer Suffolk Countys only free standing Center for Pediatric Specialty Care with satellite centers open in Nassau County and additional expansion planned. Catholic Health childrens program provides services for the smallest patients through our Level III Neonatology Unit through adulthood. We also have a separate and designated Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by physicians specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine. In addition to the multiple pediatric specialists and pediatric surgical specialties supporting a robust inpatient unit, PICU and level III NICU, Good Samaritan additionally trains residents within their accredited pediatric residency training program and fellows in pediatric emergency medicine. This allows us to foster a team environment that is focused on evidence-based practice, continued learning and exceptional quality of care. As an integral member of our team, you will provide oversight and supervision of residents in training during rotations in Critical Care. You will have the opportunity to obtain an academic appointment commiserate with your expertise and training. Responsibilities: Participation in teaching of residents and medical students, including lectures, precepting and small group teaching. Providing supervision and mentoring to medical students, as well as the trainees enrolled within the Pediatric residency training and fellowship programs. Participation in continuing medical education programs as appropriate. Assisting in the development of research and performance improvement initiatives established by the Chair of the Department. Maintaining high standards and quality of care to the patients cared for. Promoting high quality, cost effective care based on the best medical evidence. Participating in data collection to assess patient care and satisfaction studies. Making best efforts to keep current with developments in pediatrics, medical management and related areas through CME programs, medical literature review and medical staff conferences Qualified candidates are those that are Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care. A current NYS Physicians license. Salary Range USD $280,000.00 - USD $330,000.00 /Yr. At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future