Clinical Assistant Professor/Hospitalist

Clinical Assistant Professor/Hospitalist . Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States . Job schedule: Full time . The Department of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) / Hospitalist.

The successful candidate will: Admit adult unassigned patients (who are without a private attending physician in University Hospital of Brooklyn) from the Emergency Department, MICU and CCU according to the Hospitalist service schedules. Diagnose and treat different medical conditions in the adult hospitalized patients on their service. Work collaboratively with the nursing staff and social worker to make appropriate discharge arrangements for the patients admitted to their service. Provides consultations for preoperative patients and inpatients.

Function as the teaching attending physician for medical residents and student team for approximately eight months a year. Sets and communicates expectations and provides individual performance evaluations. Mentors 2nd-year students on history taking and physical examination skills. Evaluates third-year medical students.

Teach courses to the Medical Residents and Students. Participate in the Hospitalist Service meetings and different hospital administrative tasks. .

Required Qualifications

New York State Medical Licensure. Medical Doctor Degree or equivalent. Full training in Internal Medicine. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine. .

Admits adult “unassigned” patients (without a private attending in UHB) from the Emergency Department, MICU and CCU according to the Hospitalist service schedules. Diagnoses and treats different medical conditions in the adult hospitalized patients on their service. Works in a team with the nursing staff and social worker to make appropriate discharge arrangements for the patients admitted to their service. Provides consultations for preoperative patients and inpatients.

Functions as the Teaching Attending for the Medical Residents/Student Team for approximately eight months a year. Sets and communicates expectations and provides individual performance evaluations. Mentors 2nd-year students on history taking and physical examination skills. Evaluates third-year medical students.

Teaches courses to the Medical Residents and Students. Participates in the Hospitalist Service meetings and different hospital administrative tasks.