Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 317,250 - 387,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual CME Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals seeks an Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director to lead the establishment of a new residency program. This role involves driving clinical and academic development while ensuring compliance with ACGME standards. The successful candidate will recruit and mentor residents, develop innovative curricula, and enhance departmental research. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $352,500, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, and loan forgiveness opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years as an Attending Physician.
• Demonstrated history of scholarly contribution.
• Experience with residency leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the founding leader of an Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Recruit and mentor inaugural resident classes.
• Ensure ACGME compliance and develop residency education.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Emergency Medicine

Educational Reform

Education

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Active and unrestricted NYS medical license

Rank of Associate Professor or Professor qualification

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director 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 humane 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.

A new Residency Program is being started at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, innovative academic leader interested in building a state-of-the-art Residency Program, in an established Department with an excellent faculty and an array of novel educational and operational divisions. Seeking an educational reformer and trailblazer capable of navigating a mature, high-performing department, and leveraging our deep clinical legacy as a springboard to launch a truly elite, top-tier residency experience.

Opportunity Details

• Serve as the founding leader of a brand-new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, driving its clinical, academic, and operational development from the ground up.
• Recruit and mentor the inaugural resident classes, building a diverse, high-performing program culture rooted in excellence and innovation.
• Ensure full ACGME compliance while establishing a nationally recognized standard for residency education and institutional quality.
• Lead the development of cutting-edge curriculum, evidence-based teaching initiatives, and departmental research growth.
• Practice in a dynamic, high-acuity environment across two premier campuses: Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital.
• Work within one of the region’s most advanced Emergency Departments, featuring a Level I Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Burn Center, and STEMI/PCI Center.
• Receive a faculty appointment with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, connecting academic advancement with bedside clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized programs in Ultrasound, Simulation, Toxicology/Addiction Care, Public Health & Advocacy, Education, and Research.
• Join a department offering unique clinical resources, including a Regional Snake-Bite Center, multi-person Hyperbaric Treatment Facility, and established fellowships in Ultrasound, Simulation, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Ideal candidates include experienced Program Directors, Associate/Assistant Program Directors, or academic EM leaders with residency leadership experience, scholarly achievements, national presentations/publications, and a passion for shaping the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NYS medical license
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Minimum of five years as an Attending Physician
• Would qualify for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Demonstrated history of scholarly contribution

Annual Base Salary: $352,500* (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 $427,750** (Board Certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, 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 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.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week:

$352,500*

Position type:

Full-Time

Department:

Category:

Posted:

Apr 29, 2026

Average faculty practice plan bonus amount:

$40,000 Illustrative, not a guarantee of performance based pay

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.