Hospitalist

Staten Island, NY 11219

Department: Physician Job Number: 6613 Pay Rate: $200000-245000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospitalist – Behavioral Health to join a community-based facility that offers fully integrated care across mental health, substance use, primary care, and social services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is committed to improving outcomes for individuals facing complex behavioral health challenges. As a Hospitalist embedded within the psychiatric inpatient service, you will play a key role in providing medical care to patients with co-occurring mental health and medical conditions. Working side-by-side with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals, you will help deliver holistic, high-quality care that supports long-term recovery and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to patients admitted for psychiatric treatment
  • Deliver clinical consultation and treatment for patients with complex medical diagnoses
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and daily rounds
  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and primary care teams
  • Support discharge planning to ensure safe, coordinated transitions of care
  • Serve as a liaison with outside facilities, including visiting RUMC when SBPC patients are in their care
  • Provide provider coverage, including nights as needed, addressing emergent patient needs and participating in unit-based medical liaison meetings
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative documentation reviews
  • Participate in performance improvement projects, utilization review (UR) activities, and other administrative initiatives
  • Ensure building coverage according to schedule
  • Participate in Morbidity & Mortality Committee and other Medical Staff Organization (MSO) meetings as assigned
  • Contribute to education, research, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Engage in continuous collaboration with the broader hospitalist network to align with best practices and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (Family Medicine may be considered with relevant experience)
  • Active or eligible for New York State medical licensure
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in working with patients in behavioral health settings
  • Strong organizational skills and a commitment to integrated, patient-centered care

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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Donna Bozek
Director, Healthcare Recruitment

Donna Bozek specializes in all facets of account management, talent acquisition, and recruitment. She has extensive experience in the staffing industry including managing IT workforce solutions.

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