Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Part-Time)

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 272,475 - 377,723; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Annual paid time off

Medical, prescription, and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D coverage

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Medical malpractice coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for Kings County. The role emphasizes handling complex orthopedic trauma cases and requires participation in an emergency call schedule. The ideal candidate will be fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma, serving at a Level 1 Trauma Center that caters to the diverse population of Brooklyn and Staten Island. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are provided, including CME reimbursement and loan forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship trained, Board Eligible or Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform surgery on complex orthopedic cases.
• Participate in the emergency call schedule for orthopedic surgery.
• Teach orthopedic surgery residents and medical students.
• Critically review orthopedic trauma consultations.

Education

Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

Board Eligible or Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Job description

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Kings County

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Kings County. Join the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) as an orthopedic trauma surgeon at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, a Level 1 Trauma Center serving 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The role focuses on complex orthopedic trauma cases and participates in multidisciplinary trauma meetings and 24/7 on‑call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform surgery on complex orthopedic cases including pelvic fractures, complex long bone and intra‑articular fractures, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
• Participate in the emergency call schedule for orthopedic surgery.
• Participate in ACS trauma multi‑disciplinary activities, including data collection and compliance for a Level I trauma center.
• Teach orthopedic surgery residents, medical students, and physician assistants.
• Critically review orthopedic trauma consultations seen in the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient surgical and non‑surgical care for complex orthopedic trauma.
• Act as orthopedic liaison to the multi‑disciplinary trauma committee.
• Responsible for quality programs required by the hospital and the American College of Surgeons.
• Departmental administration as required.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship trained, Board Eligible or Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $272,475* (part‑time, 21‑hour work week). Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

Estimated total compensation package: $377,723** (includes baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors).

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours per week: $78,000.
• 401(k) company contribution: 3% immediately vested; after one year, additional 7% offered. No employee match.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.
• Generous annual paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, CME days).
• Medical, prescription, and dental coverage: top‑tier plans with low employee contributions.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 2x salary (up to $300,000) at no cost. Additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through state or federal programs.
• Medical malpractice coverage (occurrence‑based) at no cost.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship considered.
• Eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) if criteria met.

Location

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203

Equal Opportunity Statement

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.