Director, Psychiatry - Inpatient (30777)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 273,000 - 333,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

CME Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Healthcare & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is recruiting a Director of Inpatient Psychiatry for the 44-bed unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. The role combines clinical leadership with ongoing inpatient practice, partnering with nursing leadership and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

The position requires Board Certification in Psychiatry, an active NY State Medical License, and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the 44-bed adult inpatient psychiatry service.
• Maintain active clinical practice as an inpatient psychiatrist.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Psychiatry and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Coordinate admissions, consultations, and transitions of care with other services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Inpatient psychiatry

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlem - New York, NY 10037, Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Salary Range: $303,000.00 - $303,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: 1, Job Category: Physician, Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Director, Psychiatry - Inpatient to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. Harlem Hospital is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits, and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 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.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem's 44-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit provides acute care and stabilization for adults with serious mental illness in a diverse, underserved community. The multidisciplinary team consists of Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Nurses, and other behavioral health specialists delivering high-quality care in an academic safety-net setting.

Opportunity Details

• The Director of Inpatient Psychiatry provides clinical leadership for the 44-bed adult inpatient psychiatric service and maintains an active clinical practice as an Inpatient Psychiatrist.


• Works closely with the Chief of Psychiatry, nursing leadership, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.


• Provides direct care to an assigned penel of inpatients while providing day-to-day clinical oversight and leadership of the inpatient service.


• Coordinates with CPEP, medical services, outpatient programs, and community providers to facilitate admissions, consultations, and safe transitions of care.


• Teaches and supervises psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees as applicable.


• Reviews significant clinical events, patient safety concerns, and challenging cases, and leads or participates in case review and quality-improvement activities.


• Monitors and improves key inpatient quality and safety measures, including length of stay, readmissions, seclusion and restraint, suicide and violence risk assessment, and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Psychiatry.


• Active New York State Medical License.


• At least 2-3 years of experience.

Wages and Benefits include

• Annual Base Salary: $303,000* based on 40-hour work week.


• The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $373,300**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:


• 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 employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. 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.