Director of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is seeking a Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicineto join our dedicated team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. This premier facility accommodates over 325,000 outpatient visits, 100,000 emergency room visits, and 20,000 inpatient admissions annually, serving a diverse community with a wide range of healthcare needs. Jacobi maintains strong academic affiliations with bothAlbert Einstein College of Medicineand theCUNY School of Medicine, offering a rich environment for teaching and professional growth.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive health services to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay. Our mission is to deliver care with compassion, dignity, and respect, underpinned by our ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We are dedicated to promoting social and racial equity in all aspects of our work.

Why Join Us?

As the nation's largest municipal healthcare system,NYC Health + Hospitalsoffers unparalleled opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. We are committed to ensuring that every New Yorker receives the best possible care, regardless of immigration status or financial circumstances.

Highlights for Pulmonary Critical Care include:

• Full service Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program for both V-A and V-V ECMO
• Active Lung Cancer Screening Program
• Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound and Biopsy Program
• ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Program for Small Lung Nodules Program
• Lung Cancer Inter-Disciplinary Program coordinated with Radiology, Thoracic Surgery and Pathology
• Interstitial Lung Disease Program
• Vibrant Point of Care Ultrasound Program (POCUS)
• State of the Art, fully supported Outpatient Procedure Area
• 18 full time Board Certified Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialists

We are currently hiring a Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to join our leadership team. The Director will oversee both the Pulmonary and Critical Care Departments at Jacobi and North Central Bronx.

Position requirements:

Under the direction of the Chairperson, manages and provides clinical direction, leadership, oversight, and evaluation of all aspects and all levels of medical staff performance, clinical services, and medical education provided by members within the Division. The Director must deliver accredited medical services that meet all medical standards required by law, including but not limited to physician performance, productivity and clinical outcomes, metrics and quality assurance measures, and standards developed within the department and by the Affiliated Healthcare Setting. Performs full range of administrative/operational responsibilities to ensure the efficient achievement of department goals.

• Assists the department Chair with all processes and initiatives. Plans join programs and procedures with other departments for coordinating services.
• Acts as direct Supervisor for Attendings within area of service. Provides clinical administrative guidance and consultative direction to medical staff within division or service area.
• Engages in strategic planning to develop programming within own area of specialty or discipline, in line with hospital or site strategic plans.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and function within the Behavioral Code of Conduct and Bylaws of the Healthcare Setting. Furthers department goals; Serves as a part of department leadership.
• Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who perform medical services. Remains current and maintains knowledge of current Patient Safety Requirements. Establishes mechanisms for orienting and providing in-service training for new staff within the department.
• Fosters the academic development of staff within area of purview. Participates in medical educational meetings to improve and provide continuous quality care to patients.
• Performs regular and appropriate assessments of physicians ensuring competencies and standards are maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pulmonary and Critical Care
• Prior leadership experience highly desired

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $285,000 based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $353,500**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year's average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.