Job Details

Pediatric Hospitalist

Good Samaritan University Hospital – Catholic HealthWest Islip, New YorkFull-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.