Rheumatologist (30300)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York•New York, NY

19h•$247,000 - $252,000•Onsite

About The Position

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Rheumatologist to join the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to provide comprehensive health services of the highest quality to all New Yorkers, regardless of ability to pay, in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. This is a full-time Clinical Educator position within the Department of Medicine. The Division of Rheumatology is an academic practice sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and supported by Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows. The practice encompasses both inpatient and outpatient care, including clinical supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students. The division manages a significant patient load, including routine biologic infusion therapy, and operates specialized clinics for Lupus, Joint Pain, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment, and Arthritis. The inpatient service at Jacobi averages 7 consults per day, while North Central Bronx averages 3-5 consults per day. The division is part of the Department of Medicine and plans to expand to four full-time Rheumatologists. The Department of Medicine is a large department with 110 full-time physicians and 162 medical residents across 15 divisions. Jacobi and North Central Bronx serve as teaching sites for eight fellowships under the Albert Einstein College of Medicine–Montefiore program.

Requirements

Board certification in Internal Medicine.
Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
Active New York State medical license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.
Ultrasound training.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient care in Rheumatology.
Supervise fellows, residents, and medical students.
Manage active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics, and Arthritis Clinics.
Handle an average of 7 inpatient consults per day at Jacobi and 3-5 at North Central Bronx.
Serve as a Clinical Educator within the Department of Medicine.

Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $247,000 (Board Eligible) and $252,000 (Board Certified) based on 40-hour work week.
Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.
Estimated annual compensation package includes baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors.
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: Immediate vesting in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. After one year of service, an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings.
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 salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost.
Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage available.
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.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
Visa sponsorship will be considered.
Eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria.