Job Description

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)  is adding a  Palliative Care Physician  to the team at  NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

Harlem Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Harlem and the only Safety Net Hospital in Northern Manhattan.  The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons  to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

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. 

This is a full-time inpatient position shared between Harlem Hospital and Metropolitan Hospital, with the primary role at Harlem Hospital (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week) and (0.4 FTE - 2 days] at Metropolitan Hospital. 

Opportunity Details:

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits.

• Manage complex pain and symptom control issues. 

• Facilitate communication and shared decision-making among patients, families, and the care team.

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff and trainees regarding palliative care principles.

• Document assessments, goals of care, and care plans in the medical record in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.

• Participate in quality improvement, research, and program development initiatives related to palliative or end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine 
• Unrestricted New York State Medical License

Wages and Benefits Include:

Annual Base Salary: $241,000* (Board Eligible); $246,000* (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 $360,620** (Board Eligible); $366,120** (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 $55,520.
• 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 can be provided for this position. 

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 employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  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 . 

*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.

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

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