Pediatric Hospitalist

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, New York, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist to join its collaborative hospitalist team. The role provides attending coverage for a 20-bed pediatric floor on a resident-staffed teaching service. Physicians work 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 in-house coverage and collaborate with pediatric subspecialists who are available for consultation and co-management. The hospital also has a six-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists, a 24/7 Pediatric Emergency Department staffed by physicians trained in pediatric emergency medicine, and a Level III Neonatology Unit. The position includes oversight and supervision of residents in training during Critical Care rotations and opportunities to obtain an academic appointment commensurate with expertise and training. Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. It serves a diverse patient population and supports an accredited pediatric residency program and a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship. The hospital emphasizes evidence-based practice, continued learning, teamwork, and high-quality care. The salary range is USD $190,000 to $230,000 per year. Catholic Health offers multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, an employer-funded pension plan, and savings plan options.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care.
Current New York State physician’s license.

Responsibilities

Participate in teaching residents and medical students through lectures, precepting, and small-group teaching.
Supervise and mentor medical students and trainees in the Pediatric residency and fellowship programs.
Participate in continuing medical education programs as appropriate.
Assist in developing research and performance-improvement initiatives established by the Department Chair.
Maintain high standards and quality of patient care.
Promote high-quality, cost-effective care based on the best medical evidence.
Participate in data collection to assess patient care and patient satisfaction.
Keep current with developments in pediatrics, medical management, and related areas through CME programs, medical literature review, and medical staff conferences.
Provide attending coverage for a 20-bed pediatric floor on a resident-staffed teaching service.
Provide 24/7 in-house coverage through 12-hour shifts.
Provide oversight and supervision of residents in training during Critical Care rotations.