Chief Physician Assistant

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is hiring a Chief Physician Assistant at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. Accommodating more than 250,000 outpatient visits, and 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. 

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 healthcare delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

PAGNY Coney Island is seeking an energetic and motivated Chief Physician Assistant Responsibilities

• Facilitate open channels of communication with members of the Emergency Medicine faculty and Leadership team by acting as a liaison among staff.
• In conjunction with departmental scheduler, resolve scheduling and possible cross coverage issues as they arise with individual PAs
• Provide direct patient care on assigned shifts.
• Plan, review, and supervise the administrative and operational activities of the ED PAs related to productivity, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the recruiting, interview, selection and orientation process for ED PA positions.
• Conduct periodic and annual performance evaluation of ED PAs and coaching with respect to opportunities for performance and professional growth.
• Precept and evaluate physician assistant students rotating through the Emergency Department.

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• A minimum of 2 years of Physician Assistant experience
• Prior experience managing and developing Physician Assistants preferred
• Licensed Physician Assistant by the New York State Department of Education, required.
• Current certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current DEA certification
• Current ACLS/BLS/PALS certification

Exceptional Benefits include: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one 
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one 
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one 

• Generous paid time off program 
• CME days and dollars 
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center 
• Salary - $130,490.70 - $172,926.70 + $7,500

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service. 

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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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. Actual total compensation may differ.