Physician Advisor

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 241,000 - 290,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Options

Job summary

A municipal health care organization in New York is looking for a Physician Advisor to join its Utilization Management team. This role involves direct patient care and duties related to regulatory compliance, hospital coding, and denial management. Candidates should have board certification in Internal or Emergency Medicine, with a minimum of three years experience as an Attending Physician. The position offers an annual base salary between $241,000 and $290,063 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience practicing as an Attending Physician.
• Experience in hospital coding and denial management.
• Strong understanding of compliance with governmental and private payer regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to meet facility's goals in Utilization Management.
• Manage length of stay and optimize level of care.
• Serve as primary liaison for provider practice and medical documentation.

Skills

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Experience in utilization and quality management

Active or Eligible for a NYS license

Education

Board Certification in relevant medical specialty

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Physician Advisor to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11-floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor and delivery suites, and state-of-the-art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services from primary and preventive care, to specialty services for children and adults, all designed to keep our community healthy. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

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:

• Serve as a key member of the Utilization Management team, leading efforts to meet the facility's goals to optimize level of care, length of stay, supporting documentation, regulatory compliance, hospital coding and denial management.
• Serve as primary liaison for matters concerning provider practice patterns, over/under utilization of resources, medical necessity, level of care, care progression, length of stay management, denial management, compliance with governmental and private payer regulations, and physician documentation and coding requirements.
• Report directly to the Chief Medical Officer for the facility.
• The position will require at least 50% direct patient care in the medical specialty.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Active or Eligible for a NYS license
• At least 3 years' experience practicing as an Attending Physician
• Possess a solid foundation, knowledge, and/or experience in utilization and quality management

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $241,000* - $290,063* based on 40-hour work week, medical specialty, and clinical setting. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $360,620** - $414,589** , 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 (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.

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.

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

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:

$241,000 - $290,063*

Position type:

Full-Time

Department:

Administration

Category:

Posted:

Mar 11, 2026

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/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT PAGNY

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.