Chairperson, Pediatrics Department

PAGNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 375,000 - 459,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Continuing Medical Education reimbursement

Generous annual paid time off (PTO)

Medical, prescription, and dental coverage

401(k) company contribution

Job summary

PAGNY is seeking a Chairperson for the Pediatrics Department to manage and lead pediatric services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. This leadership position offers a chance to oversee a robust clinical and academic engine, serve a diverse patient population, and implement healthcare equity initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Pediatrician with leadership experience, looking to make a significant impact within the nation's largest public health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience required.
• Eligible for Associate Professor academic title.

Responsibilities

• Manage pediatric services across Jacobi and North Central Bronx campuses.
• Oversee physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Assist PAGNY in recruiting and retaining staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pediatric expertise

Patient interaction

Education

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Active New York State Medical License

Job description

Position Details

• Position type: Full-Time
• Department: Pediatrics
• Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
• Salary range: $375,000 - $459,304

Position Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Chairperson, Pediatrics Department to the group 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 human 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 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.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned Pediatrician looking to make a significant impact within the nation's largest public health system. As the Chairperson, Pediatrics for the unified Department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx, you will help lead a robust clinical and academic engine.

Responsibilities

• Manage pediatric services across NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx campuses, overseeing approximately 100 full‑time, part‑time, and sessional physician providers.
• Oversee 44 physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Oversee 45 pediatric residents and 7 pediatric fellows.
• Assist PAGNY in recruiting and retaining sufficient staff to meet the needs of our patients including 24 x 7 x 365 coverage.
• The Department serves as a primary teaching site for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and maintains a growing relationship with the City University of New York (CUNY).
• Support an independent Pediatric Residency Program based at Jacobi Medical Center.
• This high‑level position reports directly to the facility Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer.
• The Department features an ACS Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at Jacobi Medical Center, on‑site PICU, and a Level III NICU that supports both campuses.
• Extensive outpatient services at both sites and a dedicated inpatient unit at Jacobi Medical Center.
• Oversee the expansion of services following the construction of a new post‑partum unit at Jacobi Medical Center, which is expected to increase delivery volume.
• Actively address healthcare disparities in the Bronx and Westchester.
• Ensure dignity is at the forefront of every patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Active New York State Medical License.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience required.
• Eligible for Associate Professor academic title.

Benefits & Compensation

• Annual base salary: $375,000* - $459,304* based on a 40‑hour work week.
• The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $451,000** - $535,304**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors.
• 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Transparency

*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.