Director of Rheumatology
Bronx, NY 
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Job Description
Director of Rheumatology
Location US-NY-Bronx
ID 2023-10344 Type Regular Full-Time Department Rheumatology Hospital NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, (PAGNY) is hiring a Division Director of Rheumatology for Jacobi Medical Center (Jacobi) and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB), affiliated with the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine. To lead a vibrant and diverse clinical and academic program

Jacobi & NCB are part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). The Mission of NYCHHC 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.

Responsibilities
    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

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:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, 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
  • CME days and dollars
  • Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
  • Visa candidates are considered
  • Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in a vibrant and underserved community
  • Affiliation with a world-renowned academic medical center and medical school
  • Collaborative and supportive environment
  • Salary Amount or Range: $244,209.72

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V


PAGNY provides equal opportunity in employment. WE recruit, select, train and promote the most qualified individuals. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, natural origin, citizenship, military status, creed, color, sex, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or protected characteristics under the law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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