Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, LHH – New York, 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 Lenox Hill Hospital in NY, 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 residents and medical students 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.

Lenox Hill Hospital, established in 1857, is a 652-bed, acute care hospital located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, which has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The hospital is particularly well known for excellence in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedics, sports medicine, otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, and maternal/child health. The Hospital is also a recognized leader in public health education and community outreach and has a national reputation for providing outstanding medical care and medical education.

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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