Mount Sinai Brooklyn seeks a Hospitalist/Palliative Care Physician to care for patients admitted to the Medical Service. 

Mount Sinai Brooklyn, a 212-bed acute-care community hospital located in Midwood, has gone through numerous renovations and upgrades over the past decade to expand its scope of services. The latest advances include a completely redesigned intensive care unit, a new 128 slice CT scanner, MRI services, new digital mammography equipment, and a new state-of-the-art radiology suite. The hospital’s emergency department also serves as a major hub of activity and a critical community resource. The hospital enjoys an excellent reputation in such specialties as cardiac care, geriatric care, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. 

Our hospitalists play a central role in enhancing the quality of patient care and medical education. Opportunities are available in quality and patient safety initiatives, house staff and medical student education, and research. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to partner with the world renowned, Icahn School of Medicine. 

Mount Sinai’s Department of Hospital Medicine is strongly committed to caring for the whole patient and places special emphasis on providing patient-centered care. The division embraces the mission of Icahn School of Medicine by pursuing an integrated approach to patient care, research, and education. We pursue all dimensions of these three components, considering them inseparable elements of the art and science of medicine.

 

• Medical Degree from an Accredited University
• New York State Medical License
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
• Committed to Mount Sinai and the communities we serve
• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in team-oriented, performance-driven Health System

 

Compensation range from 180K to 340K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)

 

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Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org 

Hospitalist Medicine:

• Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, overseeing acute medical conditions and developing care plans.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams comprising nurses, specialists, and social workers to optimize patient outcomes.

•  Conduct daily patient rounds, assess progress, and make informed treatment decisions.

•  Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance hospital protocols and elevate patient care standards.

Palliative Care & Hospice Medicine:

• Deliver specialized care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, pain relief, and improving quality of life.

• Conduct thorough assessments to create personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and caregivers.
   
•  Collaborate with inpatient providers to integrate palliative care into ongoing treatment strategies.
   
• Provide support to patients and families navigating complex medical decisions and end-of-life considerations.
   
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care goals and facilitate advance care planning.
   
• Ensure continuity of care by managing transitions from hospital to home or hospice care settings.
   
• Educate inpatient providers and hospital staff on palliative care principles and best practices.
   
• Collaborate with Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) Palliative Care/Hospice services to introduce innovative programs such as delirium screening and pain management.
   
•  Deliver two Grand Rounds lectures per year for Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
   
• Collaborate with Emergency Department providers to enhance the documentation of goals of care upon admission.