Nephrologist

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Nephrologist to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. The Hospital is part of NYC Health Hospitals. South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11-floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor & delivery suites, and state-of-the-art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services—from primary and preventive care to specialty services for children and adults—all designed to keep our community healthy and accommodates more than 250,000 outpatient visits, more than 89,000 emergency room visits, and with 371 beds, more than 15,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.   

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Examines patients, orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests, Develops assessment and treatment plan
• Timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record admission, progress notes and discharge summaries
• Provides patient education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
• Consults with other members of the professional staff as needed.
• Provides clinical guidance and direction to residents, medical students and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Privacy and Security rules outlined in the HIPAA guideline.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of standards of performance for physicians and other professional employees working in the service.
• Adherence to all facility, PAGNY and departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains required credentials, current licensure and CME requirements.
• Performs other administrative, professional, consultative duties as needed by the Department Chairperson.
   

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in nephrology
• Board certification in Nephrology or the ability to become board certified within 5 years of hire
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Possession of a valid DEA license.
• Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with an under-served patient population preferred

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $239,575 based on 40-hour work week. 

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $359,052**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520***
• 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, 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. 

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 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 our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page. 

*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

Salary : $239,575