Position: Attending Physician, Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery

Location: HSS Main Campus (New York, NY)

Available start date: Immediate

A full-time position is available for a cardiologist in Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Department of Medicine, Division of Perioperative Medicine, and with a joint appointment in the Greenburg Division of Cardiology, at the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

At the direction of the Physician-in-Chief or his designee, you will provide advisory services to HSS in connection with matters in the field of cardiology. Your responsibilities will include oversight of the EKG/Holter and Echocardiogram reading groups, participation in monthly educational meetings, and attendance at management meetings on an as-needed basis. You will participate in quality assurance activities as directed by the Physician-in-Chief/Division Chief. Position would require working one weekend/month.

Additional responsibilities will include the following:

Responsibilities:

• Round on in-patients requiring cardiology consultation
• ½ day out-patients (preop cardiology priority over general cardiology for rheumatology, average 8/day)
• Contribute to the pool of cardiologists reading EKG and echos
• Available for urgent consults and participate in pre-surgical screening process
• Providing guidance for cardiopulmonary technicians
• Educate RNs on the use of Telemetry
• Participation in educational activities with NYP Cardiology Division

Requirements:

• MD required
• Current Board Certification in Cardiology
• Active medical license in NY (preferred additional NJ license)

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package. To apply, please email CV and cover letter of interest to Yu Sun, suny@hss.edu.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hss.edu/medicine.asp

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with three consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

HSS offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

HSS physicians are team doctors for the New York Mets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls. HSS is the Official Hospital of The PGA of America, New York Road Runners for the ING New York City Marathon, St. John’s Athletics, CUNY Athletic Conference, and other professional and college teams. HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center of the United States Olympic Committee’s National Medical Network.

Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu HSS is an equal opportunity employer.