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Pediatric Hospitalist PD

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Posting: Pediatric Intensivist
  • Good Samaritan University Hospital (West Islip, NY)
  • Location: Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Position: Full-Time Pediatric Intensivist
  • Department: Pediatrics – Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Intensivist to join its growing Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This role involves providing critical care services for acutely ill pediatric patients, supervising pediatric residents, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

This is an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center with a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, offering cutting-edge treatments, research participation, and teaching opportunities with academic appointment consideration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatric specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and residents.
  • Supervise and train pediatric residents and medical students during their critical care rotations.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and clinical education.
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding patient care plans and treatment options.
  • Assist in the development of protocols to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Contribute to hospital-wide pediatric emergency response efforts.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
  • Eligible for New York State Medical License.
  • Experience in managing critically ill pediatric patients preferred.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary with productivity incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Malpractice coverage provided.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
  • Retirement benefits, including employer-funded pension plans and 403(b) savings options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Academic appointment opportunities based on expertise and training.

About Good Samaritan University Hospital

Located in West Islip, NY, Good Samaritan University Hospital is a leading teaching facility serving Long Island and the greater New York area. As a Level II Trauma Center and designated Pediatric Trauma Center, the hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality pediatric and critical care services.

This position offers the opportunity to live and work in a beautiful community with easy access to New York City (40 miles away), excellent schools, and diverse recreational activities.

Salary Range

USD $120.00 - USD $120.00 /Yr.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for a New York State medical license and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipEvidence-based medicineMultidisciplinary collaborationProtocol development

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 90% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 228 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Islip

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$747k
Median resident rent
$2,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Malpractice Coverage
PTO
CME Allowance
Retirement Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement