Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

PAGNY has an opportunity for a Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center / North Central Bronx Hospital .

The Hospitals are part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Jacobi is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds.

The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College .

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.

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

Opportunity Details

We are currently recruiting for 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 both Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits include :

• Competitive compensation package
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program
• CME days
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered
• Retirement Savings : 10% 401K company contribution after one year, 3% contribution starting day one
• Salary : $285,000 with Faculty Practice Plan Bonus Incentive of up to $40,000

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

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.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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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.

Actual total compensation may differ.