Hospitalist/Palliative Care Physician

Mount Sinai Brooklyn is seeking a Hospitalist/Palliative Care Physician to provide comprehensive care to patients admitted to the Medical Service. This role involves overseeing acute medical conditions and delivering specialized palliative care, focusing on symptom management and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to partner with the world-renowned Icahn School of Medicine and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and medical education within a 212-bed acute-care community hospital.

Practice Info

• Mount Sinai Brooklyn is a 212-bed acute-care community hospital.
• The hospital has undergone numerous renovations and upgrades, including a redesigned intensive care unit, 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 serves as a major hub of activity and a critical community resource.
• The hospital enjoys an excellent reputation in specialties such as cardiac care, geriatric care, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, and orthopedics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care goals and facilitate advance care planning.
• Educate inpatient providers and hospital staff on palliative care principles and best practices.

Compensation

• Compensation range from $180,000 to $340,000 (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
• The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

Requirements

• Medical Degree from an Accredited University
• New York State Medical License
• BE or BC 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