Director, Gastroenterology Service

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,400 - 446,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Top-tier medical, prescription, and dental coverage

Loan forgiveness options

Medical malpractice coverage

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Director for the Gastroenterology Service. This role involves providing clinical leadership and overseeing operations for complex gastrointestinal conditions, while mentoring fellows and residents. The ideal candidate is licensed in New York and board eligible or certified in Gastroenterology. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $406,000 with additional compensation, benefits, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the division.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and quality.
• Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Skills

Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of New York

Board eligible or certified in Gastroenterology

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

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 operates a world‑renowned Level I Trauma Center and serves a population of 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to uphold its high standards of healthcare delivery.

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 on‑call coverage.

The Gastroenterology Director will also contribute to the academic mission by teaching and mentoring 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 include:

Annual Base Salary: $406,000* based on a 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $442,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as outlined below.

401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS limits): Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match. After one year of service, an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings is provided.

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 well below market rates.

Life insurance and AD&D coverage equal to 2x the salary (up to $300,000) at no cost to the employee. Additional voluntary coverage available.

Loan forgiveness may be available under certain state or federal programs.

Medical malpractice coverage (occurrence‑based) provided at no cost.

Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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