Anesthesiologist role with Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a short-term acute care hospital in the residential part of historic Brooklyn, NY

Description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 350-bed teaching hospital situated within a residential neighborhood in northern Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. Since 1889, the center has provided medical care to the community. Today, a dedicated staff including 1,800 physicians, nurses, and support staff cares for patients from many diverse backgrounds and cultures. Partnering with New York Medical College, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is committed to training new generations of physicians.

At this healthcare facility, the Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments annually receive 90,500 visits; 1,400 babies are delivered; and outpatient services are provided through the ambulatory care center network.

Awards

Awarded one of the highest distinctions from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – The 2016 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll.

Case Assignment

General, endo, labor and delivery, ORTHO, GYN, URO, ENT, vascular, neuro, and thoracic

Shifts

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Team

Leadership

Andrew Lau, MD

Team Highlights

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
• Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• ECFMC and FLEX
• Completion of approved Residency in Anesthesia
• Currently licensed as a Physician

Lifestyle

Brooklyn, NY:

A highly populated borough of New York City, Brooklyn (also known as Kings County) has a long, rich history. Highlights include the historic Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The New York City subway system provides an opportunity to leave the car behind and take public transportation.

• Area Attractions:
  • NBA’s Brooklyn Nets
  • Coney Island
  • Prospect Park
• Colleges and Schools:
  • Pratt Institute, Brooklyn College, Colombia University, St. John’s University
  • Success Academy Charter School, Achievement First Apollo Charter School, Leon M. Goldstein High School For The Sciences, Brooklyn Technical High School

Total Rewards

• Salary: W2: $250/
• Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
• Leadership and professional development opportunities