Rheumatologist

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking three (3) Rheumatologists 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 with Albert Einstein Medical College to 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. 

• Seeking a full-time Rheumatologist Clinician Educator to join the Department of Medicine at the Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) in the Bronx, NY.
• The Division of Rheumatology is an academic practice sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) and supported by the Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows
• The Practice includes both inpatient and outpatient care and, clinical supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• At its peak the practice has 1,700 unique patients between the two hospitals, with 52 receiving routine Biologic Infusion Therapy
• The practice has an active Lupus Clinic, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics and Arthritis Clincs
• The Jacobi Inpatient service averages 7 consults per day, while NCB averages 3-5 a day
• The service is a Division of the Department of Medicine with a vision for 4 fulltime Rheumatologists 
• Jacobi and NCB are teaching sites for the eight fellows at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM)-Montefiore Program

Qualifications include:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology 
• Possess or eligible for a New York State Medical License
• Ability to speak Spanish highly desired but not required 
• Ultrasound training preferred, but not required
• Proficient use of Electronic Medical Record System (EMR), such as Epic desired but can be trained 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required but can be trained 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Exceptional Benefits include:

• Exceptional compensation package including 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service in addition to base salary, 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
• 14 CME days
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered
• Malpractice Provided
• Salary Amount or Range: $199,220.00 - $204,604.00 + additional monies from Faculty Practice Plan which had a mean compensation for the last academic year of approximately $40K
  

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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