Director, Gastroenterology

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,400 - 446,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Medical, prescription and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

CME reimbursement

Loan forgiveness options

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of NY is seeking a Director of Gastroenterology Service at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. The role includes clinical leadership, oversight of outpatient and inpatient operations, and mentorship of medical staff. The position offers a competitive annual base salary of $406,000 with a potential total compensation package of $442,000, which includes a 401(k) contribution, paid time off, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical license in New York.
• Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the Gastroenterology division.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high standards of patient care.
• Supervise and mentor medical staff including fellows and residents.
• Participate in inpatient consults and GI on-call responsibilities.

Education

Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of New York

Board eligible or certified in Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Director, Gastroenterology Service to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital is a world‑renowned Level I Trauma Center serving 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island and maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

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 social and racial equity and have established the ICARE standards for all staff.

Opportunity Details

In this role, the Director will collaborate closely with departmental leadership, physicians, hospitalists, and emergency medicine providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. The position includes oversight of outpatient clinic operations, inpatient consult services, procedural services, and participation in GI on‑call coverage.

The Gastroenterology Director will also contribute to the academic mission of the department by providing teaching and mentorship to fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and medical students while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Gastroenterology division.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to support program development, strategic planning and service line growth.
• Supervise and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents.
• Participate in inpatient consult services, outpatient clinic coverage and GI on‑call responsibilities.
• Manage and oversee quality improvement initiatives within the division.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including oncology, surgery, radiology and primary care.
• Analyze patient medical histories and diagnostic testing to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and other specialists.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and management for complex gastrointestinal conditions.
• Perform procedures such as endoscopy and other GI diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including imaging and specialized GI testing.
• Manage urgent and emergent gastrointestinal conditions in coordination with hospital services.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of New York.
• Board eligible or certified in Gastroenterology.

Wages and Benefits

Annual base salary: $406,000* based on a 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation is available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. The estimated annual total value of the compensation package is $442,000**, and includes the base salary, 401(k) contribution and other benefits detailed below:

• 401(k) company contribution: 3% immediately vested, with an additional 7% after one year of service.
• Annual continuing medical education reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, CME days).
• Medical, prescription and dental coverage with employee contributions below market rates.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage equal to 2x salary (up to $300,000) at no cost.
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available for the employee and family.
• Loan forgiveness may be available through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical malpractice coverage equivalent to occurrence‑based at no cost.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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