Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 519,000 - 632,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. This critical role involves providing comprehensive trauma care at a Level 1 Trauma Center, mentoring residents, and ensuring high standards of medical practice and compliance. Successful candidates will be Board Certified and fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma, with excellent surgical skills and the ability to handle complex cases.

Benefits

Generous Annual Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Top-tier Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Qualifications

• Complete necessary surgical procedures and trauma care.
• Licensed to practice in New York and fellowship trained.
• Experience in mentoring surgical residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient/outpatient surgical and non-surgical care.
• Lead the Orthopedic Trauma Service.
• Participate in trauma committee and quality programs.

Skills

Advanced expertise in Pelvic/intra-articular fractures

Mentorship ability

Crisis management

Education

Board Eligible/Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma

New York State Physician License

Job description

Position type	Full-Time
Department	Orthopedic Surgery
Location	NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County 451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 Map it
Salary	$519,000

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding anOrthopedic Trauma Surgeon to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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.

Opportunity Details:

• Provide inpatient/outpatient surgical and non-surgical care
• Perform surgery on complex orthopedic trauma cases:
  • Pelvic fractures, long bone and intra-articular fractures, upper/lower extremity trauma
• Serve as Orthopedic Trauma Service Chief and liaison to multi-disciplinary trauma committee
• Participate in:
  • Emergency call schedule (24/7 coverage per ACS Level 1 Trauma standards)
  • ACS trauma activities (data collection, compliance, trauma meetings)
  • Quality programs (required by hospital and American College of Surgeons)
• Conduct critical review of orthopedic consultations from Emergency Department and inpatient units
• Lead and mentor orthopedic surgery residents, medical students, physician assistants, and other staff

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Certifiedin Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma
• New York State Physician License
• Advanced expertise in Pelvic/intra-articular fractures, osteomyelitis, bone defect, limb lengthening, non-unions, and other complex pathologies
• French/Haitian Creole language skills preferred, but not required

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $519,000* based on 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 $632,000**, 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 $78,000.
• 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.
• This position is eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria. For more information on the HNSLRP, please click here.

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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. 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 annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.

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

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