Location & Practice Overview

Primary Sites Elmhurst Hospital Center and Queens Hospital Center in New York City
Practice Type Academic hospital-based with joint appointment in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatric departments
Care Settings Outpatient ambulatory clinics combined with inpatient Level 3 NICU consultation services
Geographic Context Urban Queens locations serving western and southeastern Queens communities, accessible by public transit from the five boroughs, New Jersey, and Long Island
Academic Structure Faculty appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outpatient pediatric physiatry services during ambulatory clinic sessions at Elmhurst Hospital Center two to three days per week.
  • Provide inpatient consultations for neonates in the Level 3 NICU at Elmhurst Hospital Center.
  • Conduct ambulatory pediatric rehabilitation sessions at Queens Hospital Center one to two days per week and perform corresponding NICU consultations at that site.
  • Teach and supervise residents and medical students as part of the educational mission across both hospitals.
  • Coordinate care with neonatologists, pediatricians, therapists, and nursing teams in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following credentialing and training standards to be considered for this faculty-level pediatric physiatry role.

Specialty Training
Fellowship trained in Pediatric Physiatry
Board Status
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Physiatry
State License
Valid New York State medical license
DEA
Active DEA registration
Preferred Background
Experience in pediatric rehabilitation and neonatal care; demonstrated interest in academic medicine and care of diverse urban populations

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is stated in the posting; additional faculty practice distributions apply. Full benefits details are available from the employer.

  • Annual salary range of $236,000–$241,000
  • Faculty practice distributions throughout the academic year
  • Benefits package as offered by Mount Sinai Services (details available upon inquiry)

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Structure Ambulatory clinic days split between Elmhurst (2–3 days) and Queens (1–2 days), with dedicated time for NICU consults at both sites
Call Coverage NICU inpatient consultation coverage included as part of the role
Work Model Fully onsite across two hospital campuses
Clinical Focus Emphasis on quality encounters rather than high-volume throughput in both clinic and inpatient settings

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role focuses on pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation needs within two Level 3 NICUs and associated ambulatory clinics serving urban, ethnically diverse, and underserved communities.

Primary Groups Children and neonates from highly diverse urban neighborhoods with barriers to specialized rehabilitation services
Common Conditions Developmental delays, congenital anomalies, birth-related injuries, and post-acute recovery cases
Care Continuum Preventive and ongoing ambulatory management alongside acute neonatal intensive care consultations
Clinical Goal Multidisciplinary coordination aimed at improving long-term functional outcomes

About Mount Sinai Services / Icahn School of Medicine

Mount Sinai Services staffs and operates clinical programs at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and Queens under a long-standing affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The partnership dates to 1964 for Elmhurst and 1992 for Queens Hospital Center. Both facilities are part of New York City’s municipal health system and serve as major teaching sites for Icahn School of Medicine students, residents, and fellows.

Elmhurst Hospital Center Approximately 545-bed tertiary care facility and Level 1 Trauma Center in western Queens; major teaching affiliate since 1964
Queens Hospital Center Approximately 350-bed acute care hospital in Jamaica, Queens; academic affiliation established in 1992
Academic Integration Joint Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation across both hospitals; faculty appointment available through Icahn School of Medicine
System Context Clinical workforce includes Mount Sinai employees delivering care and training within the NYC Health + Hospitals municipal system

Frequently Asked Questions

How is time divided between the two hospital campuses?
Ambulatory sessions are typically allocated as two to three days at Elmhurst Hospital Center and one to two days at Queens Hospital Center, with NICU consultation responsibilities at both sites. Exact weekly distribution is coordinated within the joint academic structure.
Is the faculty appointment automatic, and what rank is offered?
A faculty appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is offered and is commensurate with the candidate’s credentials, experience, and qualifications. Specific rank is determined during the hiring process.
Does the role involve adult rehabilitation patients?
The posting focuses exclusively on pediatric ambulatory care and neonatal NICU consultations. Adult bedside consultation duties are not listed as part of this full-time pediatric physiatry position.
Are there opportunities for program development or leadership?
The academic setting and dual-hospital structure provide a platform for contributing to pediatric rehabilitation service development, quality initiatives, and educational programming. Specific leadership pathways are not detailed in the available posting and should be discussed with the department.

Pediatric Physiatrist in New York City, NY

This full-time academic pediatric physiatry position places a fellowship-trained specialist at the intersection of outpatient rehabilitation clinics and Level 3 neonatal intensive care units within two NYC Health + Hospitals facilities staffed by Mount Sinai Services. The role combines ambulatory sessions at Elmhurst and Queens Hospital Centers with inpatient neonatal consultations, supporting functional recovery for children and neonates from diverse urban communities. A joint appointment in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics, together with a faculty title at the Icahn School of Medicine, creates a structured pathway for teaching residents and medical students while addressing specialized rehabilitation needs that are often underserved in municipal hospital settings. Candidates holding New York licensure and active DEA registration will find a practice model that balances clinical service across two campuses with academic responsibilities in one of the nation’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas.

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