Vice Chairperson of Medicine/Director of Hospitalist Medicine

Jacobi Medical Center (Jacobi) / North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB)* is a prestigious and large public hospital operating under one NY State License located in the Bronx, New York.

Jacobi / NCB is an integral part of New York City Health and Hospitals; the largest public health system in the United States of America.

Jacobi / NCB has a legacy of academic excellence and is currently an academic leader in Medicine. Faculty members at Jacobi / NCB have their Human Resource needs provided by the *Physicians Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)*.

PAGNY provides truly outstanding health, finance and security benefits including : Top-tier health insurance; 401K retirement plan;

Life and disability insurance coverage; Paid time off; Dedicated CME time and monies; Holidays and sick time.At Jacobi / NCB we are committed to providing exceptional state-of-the -art healthcare services to our diverse patient population while fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, education, and research.

Over the past 9 years every division in the Jacobi / NCB Department of Medicine has grown and expanded. As part of our continuous growth and commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice Chair of Medicine to join our leadership team.

The Department of Medicine at Jacobi / NCB is comprised of 14 different divisions with over 250 Faculty Members including full-time, part-time, Voluntary, and Sessional physicians.

The Department of Medicine is affiliated and is a major teaching site for both the *Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the City University of New York College of Medicine*.

Third- and fourth-year medical students from both medical colleges routinely rotate at Jacobi / NCB. There are opportunities for on-campus teaching at both medical schools as well.

Responsibilities *The Vice Chair of Medicine / Director of Hospitalist Service

• will play a pivotal role in the Department of Medicine's leadership and overall success. Working closely with the Chair of Medicine, this individual will contribute to provide strategic direction, administrative oversight, and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-safety patient care, promote educational excellence, and support research initiatives within the department.
• 1. Clinical Leadership : Collaborate with the Chair of Medicine to oversee clinical operations, ensuring efficient and effective patient care delivery across 14 different divisions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead efforts to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes.- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care pathways.
• 2. Academic Excellence : Support the development and implementation of educational programs for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth for departmental staff with academic advancement - Facilitate research initiatives and encourage faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
• 3. Administrative Oversight : Assist in departmental budget management, resource allocation, and strategic planning.- Collaborate with departmental leadership to ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, development, and retention of talented faculty and staff.*4. Community Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, referring physicians, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Promote outreach and community engagement initiatives to address the unique healthcare needs of our patient population.
• 5. Innovation and Quality Improvement : Drive innovation in healthcare delivery and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Implement evidence-based practices and metrics to continually improve patient care and outcomes. Qualifications
• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with board certification in a relevant medical specialty.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of New York.* Significant clinical experience and a track record of excellence in patient care, academic medicine and innovation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical setting.* Strong commitment to education and scholarly activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.*Exceptional Benefits Include : *
• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution *starting day one*
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans *starting day one*
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage *starting day one*
• Generous paid time off program
• CME days and dollars
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered
• Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage* Annual Salary : Board Certified- $350,000 Salary is NegotiableWe offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development in a vibrant and supportive academic medical environment.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare excellence in providing optimal care for an underserved community, we invite you to apply for the position of Vice Chair of Medicine / Director of Hospitalist Service of Medicine at Jacobi / NCB.

• Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)* is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.
• PAGNY* is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to *NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H)*, the largest public health system in the United States.

Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare* Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V *Compensation Information : *$350000.

0 / Annually - $350000.0 / AnnuallyStarting At : 350000.0 AnnuallyUp To : 350000.0 Annually