Pediatrician with Interest in Developmental & BehavioralPediatrics

Northwell Health is

seeking a  part-time (0.8 FTE) pediatrician

interested in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

or BC / BE Developmental & Behavioral

pediatrician to join the Division of

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at  Staten Island

University Hospital , a teaching hospital of the Hofstra

Northwell School of

Medicine.

The ideal

candidate will have experience in general pediatrics, including

exposure to developmental and behavioral disorders. Further

training will be provided to diagnose and manage attention deficit

disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral issues, cerebral

palsy, genetic abnormalities (e.g., Down syndrome), sleep and

feeding disorders, and educational problems involving speech,

language, and / or learning. Highlights include :

The Department of Pediatrics has a

20-bed in-patient unit with close to 2,000 discharges per year, a

4-bed PICU, and a state-designated level III NICU. There are 3,000

annual newborn deliveries, 10,000 ambulatory faculty practice

visits, and 20,000 pediatric emergency department visits.

Our team consists of one

developmental / behavioral pediatrician, two nurse practitioners, and

one clinical psychologist, all of whom will participate in training

the candidate for this position and then work collaboratively with

him / her.

Responsibilities include patient

care, supervision of residents and medical students, and

participation in clinical research.

Specialists in all areas of Pediatrics are available, including

Neurology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and Genetics

Opportunities are available for

inter-disciplinary collaboration with professionals in speech and

language, audiology, occupational and physical therapy, and

neuropsychology. The Early Intervention Program is also available

for children that qualify.

Founded in

1861, Staten Island University Hospital is a

714-bed, specialized teaching hospital located in New York City’s

fastest growing borough. Occupying two large campuses and a number

of community-based health centers and labs, the hospital provides

quality care to people on Staten Island, the New York metropolitan

region, and to patients from around the world. Please see a

hospital tour here : .

Staten

Island is the third largest borough in New York

City and is home to diverse neighborhoods, parks, natural areas,

and cultural attractions. It is right over the bridge from either

Brooklyn or New Jersey, and Manhattan can be reached via ferry or

in less than 30 minutes by car. “The small town in the Big City”

affords suburban living within the confines of the Big Apple; the

best of both worlds. Wherever you roam, you will encounter

breathtaking views, world class culture and education and a

neighborhood to fit every preference.

We offer

a competitive compensation and benefits package. Academic

appointment with the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine is

commensurate with credentials and experience.

Rachel Podella, Senior Physician

Recruiter,

OPR@northwell.edu