Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem – 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037; shared with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
Salary Range: $241,000 – $246,000
Job Summary
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Palliative Care Physician to the team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Harlem Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Harlem and the only Safety Net Hospital in Northern Manhattan. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to maintain the highest healthcare delivery standards. Metropolitan Hospital is a full‑service community hospital that provides state‑of‑the‑art care and leading‑edge technology in a modern environment and maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to uphold high standards. The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect to all New Yorkers, regardless of ability to pay. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health‑care delivery system and dedicates itself to compassion, dignity, and respect regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. This is a full‑time inpatient position shared between Harlem Hospital (0.6 FTE – 3 days per week) and Metropolitan Hospital (0.4 FTE – 2 days per week).
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow‑up visits.
Manage complex pain and symptom control issues.
Facilitate communication and shared decision‑making among patients, families, and the care team.
Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff and trainees regarding palliative care principles.
Document assessments, goals of care, and care plans in the medical record in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement, research, and program development initiatives related to palliative or end‑of‑life care.
Qualifications
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Unrestricted New York State Medical License
Wages and Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $241,000* (Board Eligible); $246,000* (Board Certified) based on a 40‑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 $360,620** (Board Eligible); $366,120** (Board Certified), 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 $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 limits):
Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match.
After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match.
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 coverage: equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) at no cost.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage available for you and your family.
Loan forgiveness: position may be eligible for state or federal programs.
Medical malpractice coverage (equivalent to occurrence‑based) at no cost.
Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts.
Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.
Visa sponsorship may be provided.
*Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other factors.
**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.
EEO Statement
PAGNY is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture page.
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