Job Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for a Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to join our dedicated team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. This premier facility accommodates over 325,000 outpatient visits, 100,000 emergency room visits, and 20,000 inpatient admissions annually, serving a diverse community with a wide range of healthcare needs.

Jacobi Medical Center maintains strong academic affiliations with both Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the CUNY School of Medicine , offering a rich environment for teaching and professional growth. Jacobi Medical Center boasts a top-tier medical residency program, in addition to two Critical Care Fellows who rotate from Montefiore.

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.

We're seeking a seasoned, experienced, accomplished, mission-driven leader who combines clinical excellence with a deep commitment to equity, teaching, and team building.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

You'll lead an accomplished team of 18 board-certified Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians , managing a broad spectrum of services across two hospitals:

• 12-bed MICUs at both sites, plus 8-bed step-down unit.
• Active ECMO Program (V-A & V-V).
• Advanced Bronchoscopy Suite featuring the Ion Robot.
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Biopsy Program.
• Cutting-edge Lung Cancer Screening Program, tightly integrated with Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology.
• Dedicated Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT) Clinics.
• Vibrant Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program.
• Modern Outpatient Procedure Area fully staffed and supported.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across inpatient and outpatient Pulmonary and Critical Care services at both campuses.
• Oversee faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
• Promote excellence in clinical outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety.
• Drive educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and uphold the organization's ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Lead Team Based Care in both the Jacobi and North Central Bronx Medical Intensive Care Units.
• This is a high-impact leadership position at the nexus of public service, clinical innovation, and academic medicine.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership in hospital-based or academic settings
• Proven success in clinical program development and quality improvement
• Passion for serving underserved communities
• Track record of mentoring and academic engagement

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $342,000* based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $416,200**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. 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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