Adolescent Medicine, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine

Description

The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking a full time Board Certified/Board Eligible Adolescent Medicine physician at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join our growing, diverse, and talented team.  Candidates must possess or be eligible for New York State licensure. 

Responsibilities and Requirements:  Adolescent medicine physicians provide outpatient primary and subspecialty care for a diverse patient population, ages 12-26, including medical management of eating disorders, reproductive health services, providing gendering affirming care, medication management of mental health conditions, and collaboration with subspecialists to manage chronic illnesses.  Additionally, there is some inpatient consultation or management for hospitalized adolescents and young adults on the pediatric inpatient unit at Stony Brook Children’s.  As an academic institution, this position requires a significant commitment to teaching across the undergraduate to graduate medical education spectrum.  Interest in research, scholarship and quality improvement initiatives are highly encouraged. 

To get to know our faculty and program please view our division website:

https://www.stonybrookchildrens.org/specialties-services/pediatric-specialties/Adolescent-Medicine

The clinical services of Stony Brook Children’s serve the nearly 500,000 children of Suffolk County, New York and boasts the following resources:

• Stony Brook Children's opened its new Children's Hospital in November 2019.  This space is part of Stony Brook Medicine's $423 million expansion project, which also includes a Medical and Research Translation (MART) building. 
• A 10-bed Med-Surg PICU featuring large individual rooms, a bariatric room, and capacity for 2 additional step-down beds.
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department to undergo expansion.
• Level I pediatric trauma center.
• A 110 person Pediatrics faculty covering all Pediatric Subspecialties including Adolescent Medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, Child Abuse and Advocacy, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.
• Pediatric Surgical Specialists in General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, and Trauma as well as additional expertise in Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, and Oral-maxillofacial Surgery, and Renal Transplantation.
• Pediatric, Med/Peds, and Child Neurology residency training programs and selected subspecialty fellowships.
• Rich research resources for laboratory, translational, and clinical research exist within the 20 clinical departments of the Medical School and the larger University.  Competitive seed money support within the Department exists for junior investigators or mid-career investigators pursuing new directions.

Compensation and Benefits:

 

The compensation package is exceptional.  The State University of New York (SUNY) supports tuition assistance programs, tax-deferred programs, long-term and short-term disability plans, workers compensation, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as generous Retirement Plans.  High-quality benefit plans including health, dental, vision, and life Insurance are supported.  Starting salary is commensurate with experience and training.

 

The Environs:

 

Stony Brook Children's is a 10-minute drive from the beach and a short train ride from New York City. Life in and around Stony Brook is truly the best of both worlds.  Suffolk County offers proximity to beautiful scenery, appreciation of the seasons (extensive beaches, pumpkin patches, lavender fields, Charles Dickens winter festivals, farmers' markets, and more), outdoor activities, and unique eateries to name a few.  For a faster pace, the rich culture, lights, sounds, and arts of the Big Apple are an hour away.

 

The campus of Stony Brook University is ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world (Center for World University Rankings).  Stony Brook University is renowned for its contributions in scientific discovery and research including identifying the cause of Lyme disease and constructing the first nuclear MRI of a living organism. Stony Brook University's performing arts, athletic, and cultural events are easily accessible from the hospital and enjoyed by the healthcare community.  Finally, high-quality local schools round out this family friendly environment.

 

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