Hospice and Palliative Care Physician

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 236,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A municipal healthcare system in New York seeks a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician. The role includes managing inpatient consultations, pain and symptom evaluations, and educating staff on best practices. The position offers a competitive annual base salary between $236,000 and $241,000, with total compensation potentially reaching $360,620. Additionally, there are benefits like generous PTO, CME reimbursement, and loan forgiveness options.

Qualifications

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and ongoing follow-up for hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate and manage complex pain and symptom management needs.
• Facilitate compassionate communication and shared decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator to physicians, trainees, and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and treatment plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing development.

Skills

Inpatient palliative care consultations

Pain and symptom management

Compassionate communication

Documentation compliance

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Active and unrestricted NYS medical license

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice/Palliative Care

Current DEA registration

Job description

Overview

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician 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. 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.

Opportunity Details

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and ongoing follow-up for hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate and manage complex pain and symptom management needs.
• Facilitate compassionate communication and shared decision-making with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator to physicians, trainees, and staff on palliative care best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, goals of care discussions, and treatment plans in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research efforts, and the ongoing development of palliative and end-of-life care programs.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NYS medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice/Palliative Care.
• Current DEA registration.

Wages and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $236,000* (Board Eligible); $241,000* (Board Certified) based on a 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: $355,120** (Board Eligible) and $360,620** (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 $55,520**.
• 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 (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.

About PAGNY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (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.

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.

Notes: The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

This role is employed by PAGNY at NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the PAGNY career site to complete the application process.

Job Details

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week: $236,000 - $241,000

Position type: Full-Time

Department: Palliative Care

Category:

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Estimated total value of compensation package: $355,120 (Board Eligible) and $360,620 (Board Certified)

Estimated compensation for 10 sessional hours/week: $55,520

Average faculty practice plan bonus amount: $40,000 Illustrative, not a guarantee of performance based pay

Location

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi

1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461

About PAGNY

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and health care 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.

PAGNY is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their qualifications, potential, and experience.