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Overview

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. As an integral member of our team, you will provide oversight and supervision of residents and medical students in training during Pediatric Inpatient rotations. You will have the opportunity to obtain an academic appointment commiserate with your expertise and training. We care for a very diverse patient population with various pathologies. We have excellent nursing staff, which helps us deliver the best medical care around.

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Services at Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Children's Hospital located on Long Island in West Islip, New York is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team. We have X number of admissions per year, 20 bed pediatric inpatient unit, 6 bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists, as well as an excellent group of pediatric subspecialists for support if needed.

Good Samaritan University Hospital 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 County’s only free-standing Center for Pediatric Specialty Care with satellite centers open in Nassau County and additional expansion planned. Catholic Health children’s 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Providing care for our pediatric patients through their admission
• Full time position, 12-hour shifts
• Participation in the Department’s coverage of the Newborn Nursery Service, including shared weekend and holiday coverage
• Participation in teaching of residents and medical students, including lectures and rounding, bedside teaching
• Providing supervision and mentoring to medical students, as well as the trainees enrolled within the Pediatric residency training program
• 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 Board Eligible in Pediatrics and hold a current NYS Physician’s license.

Salary Range

USD $92.00 - USD $100.00 /Hr.

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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care