Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine in Long Island, NY seeks an experienced pediatric electrophysiologist to help establish a dedicated Pediatric Electrophysiology Program within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. The role encompasses EP studies, ablation, device implantation and clinical leadership alongside a six-physician team.

The ideal candidate will join an academic medical center with opportunities for research, teaching and selected leadership tracks, with appointment possibilities at Renaissance

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Licensed or eligible for New York State licensure.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Successful completion of an electrophysiology fellowship.
• Commitment to collaborative clinical care, medical education and academic development.
• Leadership experience and program development preferred.
• Willingness to engage in teaching across medical education levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish a pediatric Electrophysiology Program with support from an adult EP division.
• Provide electrophysiology studies, RF and cryoablation, and device implantation.
• Participate in device services/clinics and manage arrhythmia risk patients.
• Care for patients from fetal life through adulthood with arrhythmias.
• Involve in research, quality improvement and academic pursuits.
• Seek academic rank via the School of Medicine based on credentials.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic medicine

Teaching

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatric Cardiology Board Certification

Electrophysiology fellowship

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University are seeking to establish a Pediatric Electrophysiology program. This Pediatric Electrophysiology Program is the only one of its kind within a 60-mile radius and will support cardiac care close to home for the 750,000 children living in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Stony Brook Children’s is part of a large academic medical center located on the north shore of Long Island, New York, and is approximately 55 miles east of New York City.

Qualified candidates will be considered for a Medical Directorship within the Electrophysiology program, based on experience and departmental need.

The successful candidate will join an outstanding team of six board-certified pediatric cardiologists who model collaboration, teamwork, and dedication to their patients and colleagues. The current Division includes expertise in advanced cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, adult-congenital heart disease and general pediatric cardiology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the Division Chief, Heart Institute and hospital administration to establish a pediatric Electrophysiology Program with the support of a well-established adult Electrophysiology Division and a congenital-trained cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Provide all aspects of electrophysiology services, including electrophysiology studies, RF ablation and cryoablation, and device implantation.
• Participate in specialized device services/clinics and provide consultation for patients at risk for channelopathy, sudden death, and autonomic dysfunction.
• Care for those with arrhythmias starting in fetal life through adulthood.
• Perform inpatient arrhythmia consultations at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the only children’s hospital in Suffolk County.
• Involvement in research, quality improvement, administrative development, leadership, education, and support for academic pursuits are strongly encouraged.
• Academic rank and appointment with Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook at the level of Assistant, Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience as reviewed by the Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure.

Stony Brook Children’s Division of Pediatric Cardiology offers the highest level of care for children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease from infancy through adulthood. The practice includes specialty programs including the Fetal Heart Program, Coordinated Fetal Care Program and a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Center of Excellence. In addition, the Division is part of a multi-disciplinary care team focused on preventive cardiology and promoting healthy weight and wellness.

Faculty Appointment Eligibility

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent) degree
• Licensed, or, eligible for licensure in New York State
• Commitment to collaborative clinical care, medical education and academic development
• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Successful completion of a formal electrophysiology fellowship training program

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience and programmatic development are preferred
• Commitment to teaching across the undergraduate and graduate medical education spectrum

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Location

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care.

It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.