Diagnostic Pediatric Radiologist

The Department of Radiology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, associated with Hofstra-Northwell Medical School, Department of Radiology, is actively seeking a full-time (or part-time) Diagnostic Pediatric Radiologist.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) of New York is a 202-bed tertiary pediatric hospital performing approximately 70,000 examinations a year. It is the largest provider of pediatric health services in New York State and serves 1.8 million children in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk counties. CCMC has a new inpatient hospital with a state-of-the-art, dedicated Emergency Department. It is a Level I Pediatric trauma Center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit with a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Bone Marrow Transplant unit. Are you Made for this?

• Work on-site at Cohen Children’s Medical Center but have flexibility to live on Long Island, Queens, Manhattan or lower Westchester.
• Potential opportunity to work on-site at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan – but participate in CCMC call
• Regular Academic Time – 1 full day/week
• Recent compensation increase to top of NY metro area market for on-site diagnostic pediatric radiology plus full and comprehensive benefits.
• No night-time call for intussusceptions.
• 24/7 IT tech support.
• Clinical responsibilities include all aspects of Pediatric Radiology (plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT and MRI). Service coverage includes Cohen Children’s Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, as well as several community hospitals remotely.
• Collegial environment and emphasis on teamwork in a large group setting with fellowship trained colleagues in multiple subspecialities.
• Additional opportunities for growth (with adjusted clinical requirement) in academia, research, and leadership

Qualifications:

• D. or D.O degree and be board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Radiology, CAQ certified or eligible and qualified for licensure in New York.
• Expertise in all areas of Pediatric Radiology (except Neuroradiology) is a must.
• The successful candidate will also have dedicated time towards scholarly activities and will be expected to teach medical students, residents and fellows Participation in several multidisciplinary conferences is also required.

The Pediatric Radiology division is a growing group of 5 dedicated pediatric radiologists. There are two new dedicated Pediatric MRI machines (1.5T and 3T), two CT scanners, two new Siemens flat panel fluoroscopy unit, and 3 ultrasound suites. There are Pediatric Ultrasound technologists 24-hours a day.

 A new separate Pediatric Neuroradiology division has also been established, which includes two dedicated Pediatric Neuroradiologists.

Research activity is encouraged and supported with abundant opportunities through a departmental research division and with the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.

The CCMC is located on the border of Queens and Nassau County, Long Island, and is approximately 15 miles from Manhattan.

Why Choose Us?

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 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 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 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 of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

DiversityInc’s #1 Hospital and Health System. Our Department of Radiology’s Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion utilizes a four-pronged approach to promote, sustain, and advance an inclusive environment. For more information and resources regarding our initiatives, please visit our Center for Equity of Care, https://www.northwell.edu/education-and-resources/community-engagement/center-for-equity-of-care.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV to:

Rachelle Goldfisher, MD

Chief, Pediatric Radiology

Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Northwell Health

rgoldfishe@northwell.edu

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