Job Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an General Neurosurgeon to the group at Harlem Hospital Center. The Hospital is part of the ?NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Harlem Hospital Center is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Medical Center . To maintain its high healthcare delivery standards .

he primary function is to provide comprehensive, compassionate quality care to the patients of Health and Hospitals/Harlem Hospital Center. Under supervision of the Department Chairperson with broad latitude for independent judgement and initiative, the Staff Physician is an integral part of the medical team at the facility. They are expected to take a leading role in the delivery of health care services to patients in addition to being responsible for the supervision of the advanced practice practitioner staff.

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.

• Examines patients, orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Formulates diagnosis, directs or preforms appropriate therapeutic treatment and counsels patients.
• Consults with other members of the professional staff as needed.
• Timely completion of documentation in the Electronic Health Record
• Handle treatment of surgical diseases of the brain and spine, and peripheral nerves.
• Provide comprehensive, compassionate quality care to the patients.
• Provide data and assist in the quality management of the neurosurgeon division of the department of surgery.
• Supervise, Physician assistants and residents.
• Provides clinical guidance and direction to the house staff and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Advises the less experienced members of the professional medical staff.
• 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.
• Knowledge of and commitment to achieving facility performance indicator (P.I.) targets.
• Maintains required credentials, current licensure and CME requirements
• Performs other administrative, professional, consultative duties as needed by the Department Chairperson.
• Adheres and conforms to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the departmental attendance policy.
• Complies with and maintains Employee Health requirements.

• Graduate of an approved medical school
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in the appropriate clinical specialty
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in New York State
• Possession of a valid DEA License
• Current Board Certification issued by the The American Board of Neurological Surgery or eligibility to obtain Board Certification within 5 years of hire
• Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
• Columbia University academic appointment
• Clinical research opportunities
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program
• CME days and dollars
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered
• Malpractice Provided
• Annual Salary: $430,800

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

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. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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