Physician - Rheumatology jobs in New York, NY

Overview

Employed by PAGNY for NYC Health Hospitals/Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital. The Rheumatology Service at the Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital is an academic practice sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and supported by the Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows

Our Rheumatology Practice has 1,700 unique active patients between Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital with 52 patients receiving routine biologic infusion therapy. The Practice boasts active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics and Arthritis Clinics.

The Jacobi Medical Center Inpatient Rheumatology Service is very active averaging approximately 7 consults per day while 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 and has 4 full time Attending Rheumatologists while the Department of Medicine has approximately 100 full time physicians and 156 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. 

Responsibilities

Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital, affiliated with the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine, seek a dynamic and experienced Division Director of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine to lead a vibrant and diverse clinical and academic program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of rheumatology care and education in the Bronx, serving a historically underserved community.

• 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
• Possess or eligible for a New York State Medical License

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