Internal Medicine Physician

Progressive Emergency Physicians is seeking Board Certified Emergency Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine physicians to staff the Department of Emergency Medicine operated Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Good Samaritan University Hospital. The CDU is a collaborative environment for physicians to practice observation medicine. The unit manages >20 patients daily and is staffed by Attending physicians, physician assistants and resident rotators. A metric-driven approach is utilized to deliver best practice patient care and outcomes. Our Facility Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), not-for-profit hospital serving the communities on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip, New York. Good Samaritan s high-quality medical services extend across the continuum of care to all disciplines, both for inpatients and outpatients. Good Samaritan is one of the largest providers of emergency services on Long Island. The Ambulatory Surgery Department, where patients have same-day procedures, treats an average of almost 300 patients each week. Pediatric patients are treated in the pediatric emergency department and, if necessary, admitted to the Pediatric Unit or the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric sub-specialists are available around the clock to support these medical services. Our Emergency Department The emergency department evaluates and treats patients presenting with all types of emergencies, 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. It the only Verified Level II Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients on the south shore of Long Island. The emergency medicine clinical team works collaboratively with the in-hospital Trauma Team to provide immediate trauma care to all patients presenting with a traumatic injury. The emergency department also provides immediate access to a 24-7 cardiac percutaneous coronary intervention team and is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The emergency department's staff includes physicians, nurses, and physician assistants who are trained and experienced in responding to emergent medical problems in patients of all ages. Approximately 90,000 injured or ill adult and pediatric patients are treated every year in the emergency department. Our Community Long Island's scenic South Shore beaches lie on the Atlantic Ocean, and its North Shore faces Long Island Sound, with Connecticut visible in the distance. Long Island is an expansive, densely populated island in southeastern New York State. Along its Atlantic coast are Jones Beach State Park, Fire Island, and Montauk Point State Park. On the east end, the North Fork is home to wineries and the Hamptons are towns characterized by beautiful homes, trendy restaurants, and antique shops. Our Company Progressive Emergency Physicians is an Emergency Medicine group with a unique democratic partnership and ownership model that attracts clinicians seeking a culture of accountability and innovation necessary to meet today s healthcare challenges. To apply, please send your updated cv to schedule an immediate interview. Limited positions are available, so only qualified candidates will be considered.