Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) - Physician

• The pediatric department at the Steven & Alexandria Cohen Children s Institute features a brand-new hospital built in September 2016
• The separate eight-bed pediatric emergency department and the waiting room is the first of its kind between New Haven and New York
• Open 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. seven days a week
• Pediatric Emergency Department sees 15,000 patients annually

Benefits

• State-of-the-art hospital built in 2016
• 305-bed full-service, Level II Trauma Center
• Full-service capabilities with almost all medical and surgical specialties represented
• Regional Stroke Center with in-house thrombectomy capabilities
• 24/7 cath lab availability to treat STEMI 
• Established hospitalist service provides care for most admissions
• A major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
• Four residency programs (surgery, internal medicine, OB/GYN & Family Medicine) 

Coastally located just 35 miles northeast of Manhattan, Fairfield County is unique and diverse. Connecticut s New England Heritage and proximity to New York City combine to unite Yankee hospitality and charm with metropolitan culture.  Previously considered a bedroom community to NYC, Stamford now hosts numerous Fortune 500 companies. Housing options range from urban apartments to spacious suburbs and 200-year old farmhouses. The public schools consistently rank at the top nationwide, and Connecticut also offers more private schools per capita than any other state. Recreational opportunities abound with theatre, concerts and world-class art exhibits. Enjoy snowboarding, hiking and abundant rivers, lakes and 250 miles of shoreline for your water sport interests.

• Trauma Designation: Level II
• ED Volume: 61,000
• ED Beds: 54
  • Dedicated 8-bed pediatric ED
  • Dedicated, secure behavioral health area
  • The majority of rooms are private
• ED Admission Rate: 20%, representing 60% of total hospital admissions
• ED Transfer Rate: <1% (Burn, PICU)
• EMR: Meditech; Epic implementation coming in 2025
• State-of-the-art hospital built in 2016
• Geriatric ED Certification by ACEP awarded in 2020
• Advanced Neuroscience program including 24/7 neuro hospitalists

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If you're looking for an inspiring job, you've come to the right place. As a pediatric emergency medicine physician at USACS, you will have the opportunity to touch the lives of children in the emergency department, while working in a fast-paced, tight-knit environment. We are looking for individuals with a passion for pediatric medicine who are interested in joining our model of physician ownership and integrated acute care.

With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.