Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, SSUH – Suffolk County, NY

The Cohen Children’s Northwell Health Pediatric Service Line and Department of Pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell Health is seeking a full time board eligible/board certified Pediatric Hospitalist to direct the In-Patient Pediatrics Unit and lead the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, the ability to oversee the quality improvement activities of the department, a track record in teaching and supervising residents and the requisite administrative skills.

Highlights include:

• Lead role in developing clinical protocols
• Attend administrative and academic meetings
• Responsibilities include patient care, supervision of learners, and QI oversight.
• Participation in clinical research is available.
• Opportunities are available for collaboration with Cohen Children’s Medical Center to implement best practices, develop clinical policies and procedures and participate in scholarly activities.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative team of six Pediatric Hospitalists covering nursery care, inpatient pediatrics, and emergency department consults. Enjoy flexible work hours and opportunities to engage in clinical research and quality improvement projects. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an academic appointment at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine commensurate with experience. This position does not include Labor & Delivery responsibilities.

South Shore University Hospital formally known as SouthSide Hospital is a 341-bed hospital with physicians, nurses and staff who provide health care services in all medical specialties. Located 30 miles east of NYC on the south shore of Long Island, the area has a lot to offer. Centers of excellence include Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neuroscience and Women’s Health. Please see a tour of the hospital here: https://youtu.be/grdi0tjJm_Y?si=41kYBtvo8Byhnxps

Why choose us?

With 23 hospitals and more than 750 outpatient locations throughout the Metro New York area and beyond, Northwell Health serves over 11 million people and is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the nation.  We are New York State’s largest health care provider and largest private employer. In addition to renowned clinical facilities, Northwell physicians as Zucker School of Medicine faculty enjoy access to the academic and research resources of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.  At Northwell Health, we are committed to the highest quality of clinical care, dedicated to improving lives through research, and strive for excellence at all times.

All candidates will receive competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package.  Academic Appointment to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience.

For further details and opportunities, please contact: Lindsay Appelman, Senior Physician Recruiter, Northwell Health, lappelman@northwell.edu.       

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About Northwell Health

We continually recruit a diverse physician workforce to meet the needs of the diverse patients we seek to serve; as a result, our Health System is proudly ranked Diversity Inc’s #1 Hospital and Health System. We fully understand that diversity is integral for our institutional excellence and a means to attaining health equity. As a result, our diversity and inclusion efforts are a part of everything we do, from education, to clinical care, to research, to physician well-being. For more information and resources regarding our initiatives, please visit our Center for Equity of Care, https://www.northwell.edu/education-and-resources/community-engagement/center-for-equity-of-care. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the bett...er. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

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