Job Summary
Job Description
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 people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
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.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, located in the heart of Brooklyn, accommodate more than 518,076 outpatient visits, more than 141,328 emergency room visits, and with 627 beds, more than 25,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center in order to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.
Kings County is located in the East Flatbush/Prospect-Lefferts section of Brooklyn, close to the 2 and 5 subways. Our patients are diverse, with the majority being afro-Caribbean. Most of our patients are native English speakers. Knowledge of French/Haitian Creole is helpful, but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient and outpatient Gastrointestinal care
- Participate in the advanced endoscopy consultation service
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with pancreaticobiliary diseases, as well as general gastroenterological care
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Upper Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and/or Push Enteroscopy (with or without biopsies, polypectomy, control of bleeding, ligation of varices, removal of foreign bodies, dilation, stenting, etc.)
- Supervise and mentor gastroenterology fellows and medicine residents assigned to the gastroenterology and hepatology service
- Provide weekend and evening call coverage for gastroenterology services at H+H Kings County and SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- Academic appointment at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Qualifications:
- Current licensed NY State registration (or the ability to obtain one)
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Graduate from approved Medical School
- Please note that proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to hire
Benefits include:
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
- Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Visa candidates are considered
- Protected 1 day admin time per week
- Academic appointment at SUNY Downstate
- Medical Malpractice policy coverage - occurrence based - NO tail needed!
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required prior to hire