DescriptionThe Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Stony Brook Children's Hospital and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking to hire a full time, general pediatric cardiologist at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor to join our growing Division of Pediatric Cardiology. 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 50 miles east of New York City.
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, Advanced Cardiac Imaging in Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease 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 management of childhood obesity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for inpatient consults at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the only children's hospital in Suffolk County. Stony Brook Children's is comprised of a 12 bed-PICU, 104 pediatric beds, a 46 bed NICU with individual rooms and a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department.
The successful candidate will join a busy outpatient practice providing cardiology care to the nearly 500,000 pediatric patients of Suffolk County. Outpatient consultations are performed at satellite offices throughout Suffolk County. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in performing fetal echocardiography and those with a clinical interest in preventive cardiology. Additional clinical responsibilities include interpretation of transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring and EKGs.
Applicants require an MD/DO degree, must be board certified in Pediatrics, board certified/eligible in pediatric cardiology and eligible for New York State licensure. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in research and graduate medical education.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
As an academic institution, this position requires a significant commitment to teaching across the undergraduate to graduate medical education spectrum. Interest in research, scholarship and quality improvement initiatives are highly encouraged.
The medical school environment and prestigious Health Sciences Center provide an excellent opportunity for Clinical and Basic Science Research for candidates pursuing an academic career. Research is supported by an NIH funded General Clinical Research Center (GCRC). Current Division research interests include fetal cardiology, preventive cardiology, echocardiography and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
To get to know our faculty and program please view our division website:https://www.stonybrookchildrens.org/specialties-services/pediatric-specialties/pediatric-cardiology.
The clinical services of Stony Brook Children's serve the nearly 500,000 children of Suffolk County, New York and boasts the following resources:
- The only dedicated, tertiary-care Long Island Children's Hospital located outside of New York City. Stony Brook Children's opened its new Children's Hospital in November 2019. This space is part of Stony Brook Medicine's $423 million expansion project, which also includes a Medical and Research Translation (MART) building.
- A 10-bed Med-Surg PICU featuring large individual rooms, a bariatric room, and capacity for 2 additional step-down beds.
- A 50-bed Level III NICU and Regional Perinatal Center.
- A Fetal Heart Program and Coordinated Fetal Care Program supported by two NPs and social worker.
- Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department to undergo expansion.
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
- A 150 person Pediatrics faculty covering all Pediatric Subspecialties including Adolescent Medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, Child Abuse and Advocacy, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Palliative Care and Rheumatology.
- Pediatric Surgical Specialists in General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, and Trauma as well as additional expertise in Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Renal Transplantation.
- Pediatric, Med/Peds, and Child Neurology residency training programs and selected subspecialty fellowships.
- Rich research resources for laboratory, translational, and clinical research exist within the 20 clinical departments of the Medical School and the larger University. Competitive seed money support within the Department exists for junior investigators or mid-career investigators pursuing new directions.
Compensation and Benefits:The compensation package is exceptional. The State University of New York (SUNY) supports tuition assistance programs, tax-deferred programs, long-term and short-term disability plans, workers compensation, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as generous Retirement Plans. High-quality benefit plans including health, dental, vision, and life Insurance are supported. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and training.
The Environs:Stony Brook Children's is a 10-minute drive from the beach and a short train ride from New York City. Life in and around Stony Brook is truly the best of both worlds. Suffolk County offers proximity to beautiful scenery, appreciation of the seasons (extensive beaches, pumpkin patches, lavender fields, Charles Dickens winter festivals, farmers' markets, and more), outdoor activities, and unique eateries to name a few. For a faster pace, the rich culture, lights, sounds, and arts of the Big Apple are an hour away.
The campus of Stony Brook University is ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world (Center for World University Rankings). Stony Brook University is renowned for its contributions in scientific discovery and research including identifying the cause of Lyme disease and constructing the first nuclear MRI of a living organism. Stony Brook University's performing arts, athletic, and cultural events are easily accessible from the hospital and enjoyed by the healthcare community. Finally, high-quality local schools round out this family friendly environment.
Application:The successful candidate will possess an MD/DO degree and be Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Candidates must possess expertise in advanced cardiac imaging. Candidates must have a commitment to collaborative clinical care, medical education, and career development. Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience in medical education and who demonstrate a commitment to career advancement through significant scholarship.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: MD/DO Degree (or foreign equivalent). Board Certified in Pediatrics. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. New York State Licensed or eligible.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with performance and interpretation of fetal echocardiography. Experience in research, experience in graduate medical education.
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Special Notes:Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Campus Description: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 Professions, 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. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research.
