Vice Chairperson, Emergency Medicine

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Vice Chairperson of Emergency Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. To this day, Jacobi and NCB remain respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women's health.The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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 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.

Opportunity Details:

• Serve as Vice Chairperson of Emergency Medicine, reporting directly to the Department Chair and providing leadership across clinical, operational, administrative, and academic functions.
• Oversee daily Emergency Department operations, implement departmental policies and procedures, and address operational challenges to support efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair to supervise, evaluate, and mentor Attending Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, supporting faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
• Lead departmental quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives, including monitoring clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with hospital leadership, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to advance departmental goals, improve patient care delivery, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as core faculty for the ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program, participating in resident and medical student education, clinical supervision, and scholarly activities.
• Represent the Department on hospital and medical committees and assume departmental leadership responsibilities in the Chair's absence.
• Maintain an active clinical practice, providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care.

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Unrestricted NY Medical License (or eligibility to obtain).
• 5-10 years of progressive leadership and administrative experience in an academic or high-volume Emergency Department.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical operations, quality improvement, provider supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong background in medical education, with demonstrated teaching experience and eligibility to serve as core faculty in an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $375,000* based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $451,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Projected bonusof up to $40,000 (based on previous year's average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employeesare immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • Afterone year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• AnnualContinuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• GenerousAnnual 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.
• LifeInsurance 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.
  • Additionalemployee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• LoanForgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• MedicalMalpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcareand Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-taxemployee-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 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 | PAGNY page.

*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 being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.