Addiction Medicine Physician

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Addiction Medicine PhysiciantoNYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Medical Center.NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is modern, state of the art, level 1 Trauma Center located in an attractive and safe residential Bronx neighborhood just 20 minutes north of Manhattan. It is affiliated with North Central Bronx Hospital and a teaching site and academic affiliate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It offers a full continuum of Acute Cre Inpatient and Outpatient Services in diverse medical and surgical specialties, including Psychiatry. The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a C/L Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employes evidence-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The identified addiction medicine physician provides direct patient care and maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to case, increased market share, and improving financial stability across the SUD Services.

• Under the clinical direction of the Medical Directors of Addiction Services, provides addiction care and harm reduction services to patients in the ED, IP units, and SUD Walk-in clinic
• Provides supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants on the Addiction Consult Service
• Collaborates with the Addiction Consult Service Clinical Supervisor and other Addiction Consult Service staff to facilitate linkage from the acute care setting to outpatient follow up and ongoing care
• Participates in daily team huddles, regularly scheduled Addiction Consult Service staff meetings and case conferences, and departmental Grand Rounds
• Evaluates and treats patients in acute withdrawal from substances, including alcohol and/or opioids
• Provides ongoing medical treatment for patients with SUDs, including Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and/or Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• Assesses patients for medical and mental health needs
• Reviews labs, EKGs, and other tests as clinically indicated and initiates referrals for follow up care
• Collaborates with hospitalists and subspecialists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other medical disciplines within the hospital
• Conducts suicide risk assessments (SAFE-T evaluations) in the SUD Walk-in Clinic, if within scope of practice for Addiction Psychiatrists
• Participates in medical and behavioral codes as needed
• Provides opioid overdose education, naloxone training, and distribution of other harm reduction resources to patients and their friends and family
• Teaches and trains fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on the Addiction Consult Service as well as preparing didactic presentations as needed
• Assists with orientation of new physicians and staff in addiction services
• Adheres to clinical standards as outlined by area policies, standards of work, and regulatory compliance, including timely and accurate completion of visit documentation
• Assists medical leadership with Quality Assurance and Process Improvement projects as needed
• Provides coverage for other physicians across addiction services as needed

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
• Must have completed residency training in an accreditedprogram
• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine (ABAM) or Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) (Current or anticipated within 4-years)
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Active DEA Registration including waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (Current or anticipated within 6-months)
• At least one year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $224,000* (board eligible); $229,000* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $390,400** (board eligible) and $395,900** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401 (k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000.
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
• This position is eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria. For more information on the HNSLRP, please click here.

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.PAGNYis one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services toNYC 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 ourDiversity, Equity, and Inclusionpage.

*Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.