Infectious Diseases - Physician - NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Hospital Center - Queens, NY
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$242k-$270k
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Job Description
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai affiliated with NYC Health +
Hospitals/Elmhurst is seeking a full time Infectious Diseases physician to join
as faculty. We are looking for a highly motivated physician interested in
working with an urban, ethnically diverse, underserved population in a dynamic
and supportive academic setting. The hospital is easily accessible by public
transportation and car from all areas of New York City, New Jersey and Long
Island.
Join a well-established and growing, respected Infectious Disease Division in
one of the most diverse neighborhoods on the planet. Our ambulatory services are
nationally recognized for excellence in primary HIV Care and include a growing
prevention program with an emphasis on Sexual Health and HIV PEP and PrEP.
Ambulatory services also include management of viral hepatitis, general
infectious diseases, tuberculosis and a host of tropical infections. Our
inpatient Consult Teams see a variety of patients from all departments. Elmhurst
is a main site for the Icahn School of Medicine Infectious Disease Fellowship.
You will participate in the education of Fellows, as well as residents and
medical students. Great opportunities for academic growth!
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where
everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to
delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount
Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work
together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively
participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities,
promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all
employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an
environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive
positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and
organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote
a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance
patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a
supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to
thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the
next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the
New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight
hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of
nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai
advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health
care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning
and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next
generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities
by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of
its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care
solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such
as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and
emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more
than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient
surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long
Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We
are consistently ranked by U. S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving
high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in
Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,
Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear
Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U. S. News & World
Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's
Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National
Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per
investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as
No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in
the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with
all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or
treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age,
religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an
environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors,
and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create
a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers,
address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide inpatient and ambulatory infectious disease care, including HIV and viral hepatitis management, to a diverse urban population. Additionally, the role involves teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows within an academic setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD degree and be board certified or board eligible in Infectious Diseases. A valid New York State medical license, DEA registration, and Medicaid number are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Infectious Diseases - Physician - NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Hospital Center - Queens, NY at Mount Sinai Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 18,630 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context
Mount Sinai Health System holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 242 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$256k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $237k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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