OPD Attending Physician

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a OPD Attending PhysicianNYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Jacobi Medical Center is a modern, state-of-the-art, Level 1 Trauma Center located in an attractive and safe residential Bronx neighborhood just 20 minutes north of Manhattan. It is affiliated with North Central Bronx Hospital and a teaching site and academic affiliate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.It offers a full continuum of Acute Care Inpatient and Outpatient Services in diverse Medical and Surgical Specialties, including Psychiatry. The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison & Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community. We are seeking an outstanding OPD psychiatrist with clinical leadership and teaching experience and skills. We provide opportunities for leadership/ teaching/learning with an ideal mix of academics and clinical service. You will also enjoy a comfortable and cordial work environment and receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package. There are opportunities for additional paid sessional work, but there is no mandatory on-call requirement.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitalsis 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.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Team Leader - review of initial psychiatric evaluations conducted by therapists and ongoing treatment of patients - typically for 3 full time therapists
• Patient triage/brief assessment and treatment intervention for intakes, walk-ins, suicidal patients and other emergencies
• Review of treatment plans and quarterly treatment plan updates
• Initial Medication Evaluations
• Medication reconciliation
• Pharmacotherapy management of ongoing patients - typically for 3 full time therapists
• Concrete services such as medication prior authorization, disability reports, requests for home health services/Medicaid services/Transportation services, Other health insurance related issues, documentation for referrals/employers/legal issues, etc..
• Coordination of patient's medical care and communication with medical providers
• Communication with patient support system including family, friends, health care proxy, case workers, residence staff
• Participation in all activities related to clinical care and documentation of care, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and student supervision, education & training
• Teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents, psychologists, psychology interns, medical students as well as significant teaching of residents from all other specialties. He/she will participate in ethics meetings, court hearings, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Direct supervision of Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric PA staff and Medical Students
• Participate in our innovative integrative care activities

Qualifications:

• Eligible for license and DEA in the state of NY
• ABMS Board Certified or Board eligible
• Graduated from ACGME or AOA approved training program
• Completion of an approved Psychiatry residency program

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of satisfactory full-time paid clinical experience in psychiatric practice.
• Superior clinical, Diagnostic, interpersonal/communication and team-building skills
• Bilingual

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $255,900* (board eligible); $266,200* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $420,590** (board eligible) and $434,920** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401 (k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000.
• 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, 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 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.
• 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 to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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.PAGNYis one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services toNYC 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 and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting ourDiversity, Equity, and Inclusionpage.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.