Colorectal Surgeon

MedStar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 322,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join their dynamic team. The role involves performing advanced surgical procedures and managing a diverse range of colorectal conditions. With a commitment to comprehensive care, the ideal candidate will engage in a collaborative environment while upholding high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

Benefits

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Visa sponsorship considered

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery & Colorectal Surgery.
• ACGME accredited Fellowship-trained in Colorectal Surgery.
• Current and unrestricted NYS Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat benign and malignant colon conditions.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries.
• Participate in cancer screening and surveillance programs.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care

Collaboration with Specialties

Education

Board Certified in General Surgery & Colorectal Surgery

ACGME Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

Current NYS Medical License

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Job description

Position type	Full-Time
Department	Surgery: Colon and Rectal
Location	NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan 1901 First Avenue New York, NY 10029 Map it
Salary range	$322,000-328,000

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Colorectal Surgeon to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College 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:

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of benign and malignant colon and anorectal conditions in both elective and emergency settings
• Perform advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries
• Participate in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance programs (including diagnostic colonoscopy and polypectomy)
• Manage conditions such as:
  • Colorectal cancer: Anal cancer, carcinomatosis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, recurrent rectal cancer
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn's disease, perianal Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis
• Collaborate with gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialties in patient care
• Provide inpatient consults and manage pre- and post-operative care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to evidence-based practices
• Participate in hospital tumor boards and multidisciplinary case reviews
• Engage in teaching opportunities with surgical residents or medical students
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Provide care for patients presenting with emergent general surgical conditions as part of the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) on-call coverage
• Participate in the Emergency General Surgery on-call schedule

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery & Colorectal Surgery
• ACGME accredited Fellowship-trained in Colorectal Surgery
• Current and unrestricted NYS Medical License
• DEA
• BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications
• NYS Infection Control Certificate

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $322,000* (board eligible); $328,000* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $464,400** (board eligible) and $471,000** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $70,200**
• 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.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. 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.

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