Pulmonologist at Howard Beach / New Hyde Park

The Northwell Health Division of Pulmonary , Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking a board certified Pulmonologist to enhance the staff of a Northwell Health Physician Partners practice of six full time physicians and two nurse practitioners.  With well-established offices in New Hyde Park and Woodbury, the group is looking to welcome a physician to their growing Howard Beach, Queens location.  Rotational opportunity will also be made available in the New Hyde Park office if desired.   In addition to providing outpatient pulmonary care, the new physician will also be expected to do inpatient pulmonary consults at LIJMC and NSUH.  Consultants may perform procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis if desired however, the hospital’s intensive care units are closed and managed by a hospitalist group.  Rotating weekend call included.  Fellowship training and Board certification in Pulmonary Medicine is required.  Board certification in sleep medicine is not required but welcomed.

The physicians of this practice have been serving the community since 1988 and pride themselves not only on excellent outpatient care but also fostering strong relationships with physicians in the surrounding communities.  At a minimum, each practice site can independently perform chest radiography, pulmonary function testing, laboratory draws and home sleep apnea exams.   The practice is also integrally involved in the Northwell Health Lung Institute with one of its physicians sitting on the advisory board and another leading the Cough Center of Excellence.

Qualifications :

• Completed an ACGME-accredited residency and be board certified.
• Outstanding administrative, communication and management skills and an ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital administrative leadership, and residents.
• Must possess recent experience in generally accepted and currently used methods and techniques.

Northwell Health Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Programs :

Northwell Health Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Program started in the 1980s and has grown to over 125 dedicated full-time physicians throughout the system. Our programs are nationally and internationally recognized for expertise in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, and we boast innovative clinical research. We have specialized centers for interventional pulmonology, pulmonary hypertension, advanced lung disease, cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis, asthma, lung transplant, interstitial lung disease and sleep medicine. The Northwell Health Lung Institute which was established to improve lung health in the community through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and education.

North Shore University Hospital is No. 1 in New York state according to the U.S. News & World Report. It is why patients from across the U.S. choose us—and what inspires the most visionary doctors to come here to practice life-changing medicine. We have also performed first-in-the-world brain surgeries and the first liver transplant on Long Island. And we do not stop there, with unmatched, advanced expertise found across every service we offer. Our newly opened $325 million Petrocelli Advanced Surgical Pavilion offers 18 operating rooms, including three hybrid operating suites with advanced imaging, and 44 intensive care unit beds.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center provides the full spectrum of clinical health care for patients of all ages. Our world-class services include minimally invasive robotic surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology and vascular programs. Our relentless dedication to quality care has earned us national recognition in various clinical specialties. Our relentless dedication to quality care has earned us national recognition in various clinical specialties, as well as Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Why choose us?

Northwell Health  includes 23 award-winning hospitals and more than 650 community based practice locations throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Westchester.

All candidates will receive competitive salaries , a comprehensive benefits package , and eligibility for tuition reimbursement.   Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the fifth largest medical group in the country.  Academic Appointment to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience.

For further details and opportunities, please contact :

Lindsay Appelman, Senior Physician Recruiter, Northwell Health, lappelman@northwell.edu .

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