Director of Medical Services (inpatient) at South Oaks Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is currently looking for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join the inpatient medical team at South Oaks Hospital, located in Amityville, NY. We invite candidates with exceptional clinical and leadership abilities to apply, as they will play a vital role in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient primary care within a psychiatric hospital environment, without psychiatric duties.
• Manage a comfortable daily patient load, free from emergency department responsibilities.
• Oversee a dedicated team of full-time Nurse Practitioners and a part-time Pediatrician.
• Conduct physicals, assessments, and consultations as part of an Article 31 hospital.
• Enjoy a predictable schedule with Monday to Friday daytime hours.

About South Oaks Hospital

South Oaks Hospital is a 202-bed facility situated on the Nassau/Suffolk border of Long Island. For over a century, we have built a strong reputation both locally and nationally for providing high-quality, compassionate care, crisis management, and recovery services. Our comprehensive offerings cater to children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on enhancing their functioning at home, work, and in social relationships. Our inpatient services include specialized units for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as treatment for substance use disorders, including programs designed for healthcare professionals facing addiction challenges. Additionally, our outpatient services encompass a wide range of behavioral health services for youth aged 5 to 21, a partial hospitalization program for adolescents, and substance use disorder treatment for both adolescents and adults. Join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Four weeks of vacation along with paid time for conferences and continuing medical education (CME).
• Academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine.
• Opportunities for advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement for dependent children's college education.

About Our Organization

We are the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State, operating 21 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities, and employing over 16,600 affiliated physicians. Annually, we serve more than two million individuals in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, supported by generous contributions from our communities. Our workforce of 85,000 includes 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed physicians, all dedicated to transforming healthcare for the better. We are making significant advancements in medicine through the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training future medical professionals at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Experience a fulfilling career while making a difference in the lives of those in our community.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Our organization is dedicated to training, supporting, and nurturing physicians from diverse backgrounds. We recognize that diversity is essential for achieving institutional excellence and health equity. Consequently, our initiatives in diversity and inclusion are integrated into every aspect of our work, from education and clinical care to research and physician well-being.

We aim to ensure that all our physicians receive training in delivering high-quality, culturally competent care. Recent educational focuses include social determinants of health, community engagement, and establishing medical-legal partnerships for our trainees. Our diverse patient population is one of our greatest strengths, and we are committed to providing equitable care to all, regardless of their background. Therefore, we actively seek to recruit a diverse physician workforce to meet the needs of our varied patient demographics.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.