Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Part-Time Pediatrician in Adolescent Medicine

Our organization is currently looking for a part-time pediatrician, specifically trained in Adolescent Medicine, to join the dynamic Department of Pediatrics at our facility in Jamaica, New York. This position requires a commitment of three days a week and is available for immediate hiring.

As part of the New York City Health + Hospitals public hospital system, our facility is situated in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in New York. The Department of Pediatrics features a bustling Ambulatory Pediatric Service that includes numerous innovative primary care initiatives, such as:

• Integrated behavioral health services
• Integrated preventive dentistry
• Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Healthy Steps initiative
• Reach Out & Read program
• Centering and Video Interaction Project
• Center for Child Development
• Level III NICU and a Mother-Baby Unit with over 1,300 deliveries annually

Since Spring 2014, our hospital has been recognized as Baby Friendly, emphasizing our commitment to maternal and child health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Adolescent Medicine to develop patient-centered services focused on healthy lifestyles, pre-conception health, reproductive health, and behavioral health.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive pediatric primary care that fosters health and wellness throughout the lifespan.
• Offer long-acting reversible contraception as part of adolescent services.
• Participate in program development and academic growth opportunities, including teaching medical students and adult primary care residents.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Possession of a valid New York State medical license and DEA registration.

Working Conditions

This position includes a faculty appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which will be aligned with the candidate's credentials, experience, and qualifications. Our facility is conveniently accessible via public transportation and by car from various locations across New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this role will be pro-rated based on a full-time salary range of $241,000 to $246,000. Additionally, our organization participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, as we are designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Area for Primary Care.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their CV along with a brief overview of their career aspirations and goals.

Our organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, immigration status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.