Associate Director, Patient Safety & Risk Management

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Competitive health/dental coverage

CME reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is recruiting an Associate Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management to lead clinical standards, safety initiatives, and risk-reduction strategies across the system. The role partners with PAGNY and hospital leadership to enhance care quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates are board-certified MDs/DOs with NY licensure and significant leadership experience in medical direction, with a track record of implementing new patient safety protocols and staff

Qualifications

• MD/DO with NYS license and board certification.
• Experience directing medical staff and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership to patient safety and risk management.
• Support CMO to uphold high quality care and protocols.
• Assess and upgrade care standards and processes.
• Lead RCA, CAPs, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Oversee Hospital Ethics and Peer Review Committee.

Skills

Medical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Patient safety

Risk management

Executive sponsorship

Education

MD or DO with NY Medical License

Board Certification in medical specialty

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Associate Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) and the Office of Medical and Professional Affairs at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital accommodates more than 518,000 outpatient visits, more than 141,000 emergency room visits, 627 beds, and more than 25,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

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.

Opportunity Details:

• Senior level leadership position.
• Manage the provision of patient care to an ethnically and socially diverse patient base.
• Support the CMO in ensuring that standards, protocols, leadership, and direction exist to provide the highest quality of care possible to patients.
• Assess and upgrade existing medical care standards.
• Provide management, leadership, and coaching to all medical staff.
• Work with operating and executive team members to implement new operating processes and systems.
• Serve as executive sponsor to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and execution of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Risk Reduction Strategies (RRS).
• Oversee Hospital Ethics.
• Direct oversight of the Hospital Peer Review Committee.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in a medical specialty.
• Physician (MD or DO) with an active New York State Medical License.
• At least 5 – 10 years of experience providing medical direction and supervision to teams of medical staff.
• Must have experience developing and implementing standards of care, medical protocols, quality assurance standards and monitoring, and professional training and education.
• Must have experience implementing new clinic operating processes and systems aimed at improving efficiency.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements, including but not limited to DOH, CMS, TJC, etc.
• Understanding of legal issues, medical malpractice, and patient safety issues related to the delivery of healthcare.
• Working knowledge of current hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify areas that require further research based upon organizational trends and activities.
• Ability to nurture an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $325,000* based on a 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $357,500**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• 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 (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-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 supportiveworkplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit ourWorkplace 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.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week:

$325,000*

Position type:

Full-Time

Department:

Administration

Posted:

Oct 30, 2025

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

451 Clarkson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

451 Clarkson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

Winthrop St (2,5) ,

Church Av (2,5)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT PAGNY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States.

PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.