What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York?
Job Details Job Location : Kings County - Brooklyn, NY Position Type : Regular Full-Time Salary Range : $519,000.00 - $519,000.00 Salary Job Shift : 1 Job Category : Physician Opportunity Details
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Orthopedic Surgeon to the group at NYC Health Hospitals / Kings County. The Hospital is part of NYC Health Hospitals. 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 maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
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 have 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.
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 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, physicians assistants and other personnel. Quality initiatives. 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
- Chief of the Orthopedic Trauma Service
- Responsibility for Quality Programs required by the hospital and the American College of Surgeons
- Teaching of Orthopedic Surgery residents
- Review of Orthopedic Consultations from the Emergency Department and in-patient services
- Departmental administration as required
Qualifications :
Wages and Benefits include :
Annual Base Salary : $519,000
The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $631,500
Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
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.
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.
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Salary : $519,000
