Palliative Medicine Physician, South Shore University Hospital

American Geriatrics Society; Baywood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician to join its renowned Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a nationally recognized team dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care for older adults and patients with serious illnesses. The successful candidate will be Board Certified or Eligible in Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine and will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hospital-based patient care. This position promises a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should be Board Certified in Palliative Medicine.
• Interest in delivering hospital-based patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join an interdisciplinary team providing high quality clinical care.
• Deliver hospital-based patient care to older adults and those with serious illnesses.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Hospital-based patient care

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Northwell Health’s Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician for its inpatient consult service at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized division. The ideal candidate should be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or both Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine and have an interest in delivering hospital-based patient care. Our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers provide high quality clinical care to older adults and those with serious and advanced illness.

For more than a century, South Shore University Hospital (formerly Southside Hospital), has been dedicated to bringing exceptional care closer to home. We’re proud to be the first hospital on Long Island to be recognized for achievement in heart attack care by the American Heart Association with the Mission: Lifeline Gold Award and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the U.S. for heart surgery by Healthgrades. Our 341-bed hospital offers a full range of health care services that are tailored to the needs of families and individuals throughout the area.

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, over 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 80,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School