What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York?
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Opportunity Details
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital is academically affiliated with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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.
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.
The trauma fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon provides surgical and non-surgical care to complex orthopedic trauma patients including those with pelvic fractures, complex intra-articular fractures, bone defect and limb lengthening surgery, treatment of osteomyelitis, non-unions, and other complex pathologies requiring advanced knowledge and skill. The individual will provide currently acceptable standards of advanced care of these complex orthopedic pathologies consistent with the requirements and standards of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. This individual will also be the orthopedic trauma representative to the multi-disciplinary trauma meetings as required for ACS level one trauma centers as well as participating in providing 24 hour, 7 day per week emergency on call coverage; also an ACS requirement.
- Plan and perform surgery on complex orthopedic cases including pelvic fractures, complex long bone and intra-articular fractures, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
- Participation in the emergency call schedule for orthopedic surgery.
- Participation in the ACS trauma multi-disciplinary activities, including data collection and compliance issues required for a level I trauma center.
- Teaching orthopedic surgery residents, medical students, and physicians assistants.
- Critical review of orthopedic trauma consultations seen in the Emergency Department and In-Patient units.
- Outpatient and inpatient surgical and non-surgical care for complex orthopedic trauma as noted above.
- Orthopedic Liaison to the Multi-disciplinary trauma committee.
- Responsibility for Quality Programs required by the hospital and the American College of Surgeons.
- Departmental administration, as required.
Qualifications
- Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship trained Board Eligible or Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Wages and Benefits include:
Annual Base Salary: $272,475* based on 21-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 $377,723**, 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 $78,000.
- 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.
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 : $272,475
