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Pediatric Surgeon

West Islip, NY

Good Samaritan University Hospital

West Islip, New York

Good Samaritan University Hospital (GSUH) is a 437-bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health (CH).Located approximately 40 miles from the heart of New York City, in West Islip, Long Island New York, it is surrounded by a rich culture and history offering a diverse palette of attractions and points of interests. Children benefit from some of the best school districts and recreational activities. From professional sports, white sandy beaches, water activities, museums, golf, hunting and camping, ice skating, cross-country skiing and sledding, whatever the season, Long Island has it all. Good Samaritan has almost 900 physicians on staff, and an American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACSCoT), Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and cares for nearly 950,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.

GSUH provides care to the largest population of children on the South Shore of Long Island. The Pediatric Emergency Department, staffed by pediatricians and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship trained physicians, cares for over 20,000 visits per year. We offer Suffolk County’s only free standing Center for Pediatric Specialty Care with satellite centers open in Nassau County and Eastern Long Island. Catholic Health’s children’s program provides services for the smallest patients through our Level III Neonatology Unit through adulthood.The Pediatric Specialty Center has the entire gamut of pediatric specialists under one roof including: gastroenterology, neurology, neurosurgery, endocrinology, genetics, pulmonology, hematology, infectious diseases, developmental and nephrology. The hospital supports a four (4) bedded pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), a sixteen bedded (16) bedded Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit and a pediatric unit.The Department of Pediatrics is covered 24/7 with in house pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists and three (3) pediatric intensivists.There are seven (7) pediatric anesthesiologists.Pediatric radiologists and pathologists provide support. We also include a separate and designated Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by physicians specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine.

In addition to the multiple pediatric specialists and pediatric surgical specialties supporting a robust inpatient unit, PICU and level III NICU, Catholic Health operates general pediatric outpatient practices. Good Samaritan additionally trains residents within their accredited pediatric residency training program and fellows in pediatric emergency medicine.This allows us to foster a team environment that is focused on evidence-based practice, continued learning and exceptional quality of care. As an integral member of our team, you will provide oversight and supervision of residents in training during their rotation in pediatric surgery.

GSUH is an American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACSCoT) Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a Level I Adult Trauma Center, a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Bariatric Center of Excellence, an ACS Commission on Cancer accredited hospital with a Cancer Institute, and a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.The hospitals nursing team is one of only 8% of hospitals nationwide to have achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, demonstrating the highest nursing standards and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.The hospital supports seven (7) closed intensive care units including: a cardiothoracic ICU, cardiac care unit, a neuroscience ICU, a pediatric ICU, a neonatal ICU, a surgical ICU, and a medical ICU.GSUH has an open-heart program, The Saint Francis Heart Center at GSUH. There are residency programs in: emergency medicine, family practice, podiatry, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology.The hospital recently completed a a major capital modernization project with a new six floor patient care pavilion and pediatric emergency department was opened in December of 2025.Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence-based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

The hospital is currently seeking a board certified/board eligible/fellowship trained pediatric surgeon to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a collegial, patient-focused healthcare organization with a rich history of providing great care to the community.The pediatric surgeon will be fully integrated into the activities of the Department of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery.We offer a competitive salary, dynamic work atmosphere that embraces a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range: $532,411- $650,000 This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, training, skills, licensure and certification, competencies and other relevant experience. The salary range listed does not include any bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.