Director of SICU and Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon

Director of SICU and Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon

West Islip, New YorkPosted 16d agoattending physician
$350,000Pay listed on source · unverified
General SurgeryFull-time

Overview

Location
West Islip, New York
Source-listed pay
$350,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Integrated health system with multiple hospitals including a Level 1 Trauma Center · Hospital

Role summary

Catholic Health is recruiting a Director of SICU and Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon for the Level 1 Trauma Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY. The position offers a base salary range of $350,000-$500,000 with additional bonus potential and requires participation in research publications.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Communities of Long Island, NY including Suffolk, Nassau, and Eastern Queens Counties
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$350k
Physician-reported total comp$450k–$595k · $515k median
$321kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$624k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$350,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
braces a healthy work-life balance Requirement for participation in research publications Salary Range: $350,000- $500,000K This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a num
Observed
1 wk ago
Compensation model
Base salary range $350,000-$500,000; bonus/incentive pay may be applicable but not detailed

Benefits named in the posting

  • generous tuition assistance
  • defined benefit pension plan
  • comprehensive benefits package
Next steps

Employer

Catholic Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Integrated health system with multiple hospitals including a Level 1 Trauma Center
Facility type
Hospital
Beds
78
Trauma level
Level 1 Trauma Center
Patient population
Communities of Long Island, NY including Suffolk, Nassau, and Eastern Queens Counties
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
New York
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Integrated health system with multiple hospitals including a Level 1 Trauma Center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $350,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Location : Good Samaritan University Hospital Catholic Health (CH) is currently recruiting a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon join Catholic Health and the Level 1 Trauma Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY . This position will be anchored at Good Samaritan Hospital (GSUH) in West Islip, NY (Suffolk County). Catholic Health is an integrated health care system serving the communities of Long Island, New York. The System is comprised of six hospitals, three skilled nursing facilities, a regional Home Care and Hospice service, and a multiservice, community-based agency for developmentally disabled individuals. Catholic Health has over 17,000 employees and an operating budget in excess of $3 billion. The system serves more than three million people across Suffolk, Nassau, and Eastern Queens Counties of New York. For the past few years, GSUH has undergone a multi-million dollar expansion with the development of its 300,000 square-foot Patient Care Pavilion, which opened in 2025. The expansion includes a new, enhanced 78-bed adult emergency department, 16 operating rooms with hybrid capabilities, and private medical-surgical patient rooms. This addition serves to meet community healthcare needs, attract physicians, and upgrade to a Level 1 Trauma Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a collegial, patient-focused Health System with a rich history of providing great care to the communities. Clinical Services and Qualifications Provide high quality and effective care following evidence-based trauma guidelines as well as providing exceptional service excellence to trauma patients. This position will report to the Chair of the Surgery Department, Medical Director of Trauma and Chief Medical Officer. Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery Board Eligible / Certified General Surgery ATLS Certified Manage all aspects of trauma care and coordinate care with subspecialists Dynamic work atmosphere that embraces a healthy work-life balance Requirement for participation in research publications Salary Range: $350,000- $500,000K This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's education, training, skills, licensure and certification, competencies and other relevant experience. The salary range listed does not include any bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Catholic Health of Long Island offers a competitive salary, dynamic work environment that embraces a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. With facilities located on Long Island, candidates could take advantage of a suburban lifestyle with quality public school districts, and beautiful parks and beaches. Manhattan, a wealth of urban cultural, sports and recreational activities are within an hour by car or train. Interested candidates should apply with a CV with their contact information to physicianrecruitment@chsli.org