Job Details:
Pediatric Hospitalist
Good Samaritan University Hospital – Catholic Health
West Islip, New York
Full-Time
Position Summary
Good Samaritan University Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to join our growing inpatient pediatric program.
The Pediatric Hospitalist will provide comprehensive, family-centered care to hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents, working collaboratively with pediatric subspecialists, emergency medicine physicians, neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams. The physician will manage a broad spectrum of pediatric medical conditions, coordinate inpatient care, and ensure safe transitions to outpatient providers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative pediatric team within one of Long Island's leading community teaching hospitals, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
- Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Perform daily patient rounds and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
- Respond to pediatric consultations from the Emergency Department and other inpatient services.
- Stabilize and manage critically ill pediatric patients until transfer to a higher level of care when appropriate.
- Attend low-risk deliveries and provide newborn assessments as needed.
- Perform newborn examinations and coordinate care with obstetric and neonatal teams.
- Manage common pediatric conditions including:
- Respiratory illnesses (asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia)
- Gastroenteritis and dehydration
- Fever and infectious diseases
- Diabetes management
- Seizure disorders
- Failure to thrive
- Neonatal jaundice
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Other general pediatric medical conditions
Care Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Subspecialists, Nursing, Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, and Case Management.
- Coordinate consultations with specialty services when indicated.
- Communicate effectively with families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Ensure smooth transitions of care to primary care pediatricians and outpatient specialists.
Quality & Leadership
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (Epic).
- Participate in hospital committees, clinical education, and performance improvement projects.
- Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Training
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency.
Licensure & Certification
- Active New York State medical license (or eligibility).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
- DEA registration.
- BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Pediatric Hospital Medicine experience preferred.
- Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
- Strong communication and family-centered care approach.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems.