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Stony Brook University Hospital is the only academic, tertiary care center for over 1.5 million individuals in Suffolk County. Stony Brook Children's opened in 2019 and has 104 private rooms. We are the only ACS level I pediatric trauma center and tertiary care hospital in the county. We have a 46-bed Level 3 NICU with all-private rooms with 1,000 admissions annually. We have more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties. We are committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized surgical care to children and their families. As part of the Department of Surgery, the Division enjoys strong support for growth and development.

Job Description:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital, is recruiting for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to join our current faculty of 4 surgeons. The ideal candidate will possess advanced surgical skills and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care to pediatric patients. As a member of our surgical team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric professionals to deliver comprehensive surgical services to our patients.

The selected candidate will be expected to expand and enhance the already existing excellent clinical program and participate in and lead the training of residents and medical students. The selected candidate will also function as a member of the teaching faculty at Stony Brook University Hospital training residents as well as teaching medical students and rotating surgery residents and engaging in clinical research.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures, including but not limited to appendectomies, hernia repairs, tumor excisions, and congenital anomaly corrections.
• Evaluate and diagnose surgical conditions in pediatric patients through clinical examination, medical history review, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric surgical patients while considering their unique medical needs and circumstances.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to pediatric surgical patients, including monitoring their recovery and managing potential complications.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss complex pediatric surgical cases and develop optimal treatment strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation of surgical procedures and patient care activities.
• Mentor, teach and engage Stony Brook University medical students and surgical residents on the wards, the operating room and classroom.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree (or foreign equivalent) from an ACGME accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery.
• New York State medical licensed surgeon or be eligible for a New York State medical license and DEA registration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACLS/ATLS/PALS certification or eligible to obtain.
• Advanced surgical skills and proficiency in pediatric surgical techniques.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to pediatric patients and their families.
• Strong academic credentials and focus on working with trainees (student, residents) on scholarly work.
• Interest in building clinical services in conjunction with medical teams.

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey Erickson at 631-638-3236.

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 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. 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. 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.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.