Rheumatology - Physician

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Director of Rheumatology to join the Department of Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi and North Central Bronx. The Hospitals are part of NYC Health + Hospitals which is the nation's largest public health system. Jacobi is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards. If desired all Medicine Faculty Members have Einstein Medical School appointments.

Jacobi / NCB has a vibrant Rheumatology Practice. The Practice boasts active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics, Arthritis Clinics, and a Biologic Infusion Center.

The Jacobi Medical Center Inpatient Rheumatology Service is very active averaging approximately 7 consults per day while the North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) averages 3-5 consults per day. Rheumatology Service at both Jacobi and North Central Bronx is a division of the Department of Medicine which has approximately 110 full time physicians and 162 medical residents. The Jacobi / NCB Department of Medicine has 15 Divisions with all medical specialties represented and is also affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is 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.

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Division of Rheumatology, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services at both Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals.
• Mentor and supervise a team of dedicated attending rheumatologists, fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Foster a collaborative and academically enriching environment, promoting research and scholarly activities.
• Represent the Division on hospital committees and liaise with the Department of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical programs and services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in teaching rounds, lectures, and other educational activities.
• Oversee resident and fellow rotations, ensuring a comprehensive and rigorous training experience.
• Collaborate with the Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellowship Program to integrate fellows into the clinical and academic environment at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals.
• Secure external funding for research and educational initiatives.
• Maintain an active clinical practice with a focus on complex rheumatic diseases.

Qualifications

Wages and Benefits include :

Annual Base Salary : $244,210

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $308,631

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, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.

To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

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.