Pediatric Hospitalist

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital is redefining what it means to be a university hospital by integrating medicine, science, innovation, compassion, and teaching. The hospital recently broke ground on a 300,000-square-foot Patient Care Pavilion, featuring a 75-bay Emergency Department, 16 state-of-the-art operating rooms, and three floors of private patient rooms. GSUH offers residency programs in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatric Surgery, and OB/GYN, along with fellowships in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. The hospital is also a sponsoring institution for the PM&R residency program at Mercy Hospital and a major clinical campus for NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. GSUH is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Magnet®-recognized institution, reflecting the highest standards in nursing excellence and patient care.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in New York State
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (within 3 years)
BLS and PALS certification required (ACLS preferred), from the American Heart Association (no online-only courses accepted)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient care for pediatric patients, including newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
Managing pediatric admissions, daily rounds, and discharges
Providing care in the newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient units
Collaborating with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams
Participating in family-centered care and patient education
Supporting quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellence
Contributing to teaching and mentoring of residents and medical students