Director of Rheumatology - Physician Affiliate Group of New York

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 withAlbert EinsteinMedical Collegeto maintain its high healthcare delivery standards. If desired all Medicine Faculty Members have Einstein Medical School appointments.

Jacobi/ NCB has a most vibrant Rheumatology Practice. The Practice boasts active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics, Arthritis Clinics, and an 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 include:

• Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Rheumatology with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring future generations of rheumatologists
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals
• Experience in clinical research and grant writing is desirable

Exceptional Benefits Include: 

• Exceptional compensation package 
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one 
• Choice of a threetiered, starting at FREE medical plansstarting day one 
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coveragestarting 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  
• Malpractice Provided 
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in a vibrant and under-served community
• Affiliation with a world-renowned academic medical center and medical school
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Salary Amount or Range: $244,209.72 with additional compensation from the Faculty Practice Plan which averaged 40K for the past academic year.

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. We require applications to be completed online. 

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