Psychiatrist-ER

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ER Psychiatrist to join their team at a community hospital in New York. This role involves overseeing clinical and educational activities, participating in a multidisciplinary treatment team, and ensuring high-quality care for patients. The hospital is known for its commitment to community health and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive compensation, including a robust benefits package and opportunities for loan forgiveness, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in behavioral health care. Join a team that values compassion, dignity, and respect in providing care to diverse populations.

Benefits

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Loan Forgiveness

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pre-tax commuting expenses

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist required.
• Strong clinical decision-making and triage skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and educational activities in the ER Unit.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and documentation.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Triage skills

Team collaboration

Education

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine

Completed residency training in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrists (ER) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/North. North Central Bronx is a 213-bed community hospital providing quality care in a friendly setting. This facility provides a range of services and is known for its outstanding Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Specialty Ambulatory services. North Central Bronx has a reputation for its devotion to the needs of its patients and has created programs tailored to provide dedicated care to the community it serves. The department of Psychiatry has 3 Adult Inpatient Units, a satellite CPEP, a Psychiatry Consultation Liaison service, a Partial Hospital Program, an Outpatient Department, and an ACT team.

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.

Responsibilities

• The ER Psychiatrist will have responsibility for clinical and educational activities in the ER Unit, including participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in activities related to clinical care and documentation of care, performance improvement regulatory compliance, and student education.
• Report to their Unit Chief and Chair.
• Participate in our innovative integrative care activities.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Attending Psychiatrist
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
• Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Proven ability to make sound and quick triage, treatment, and disposition decisions

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $255,900* (board eligible); $266,200* (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 the compensation package is estimated at $425,490** (board eligible) and $436,920** (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 $104,000***.
• 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.
• 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 and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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.

***In 2023, Psychiatrist worked an average of 10 sessional/per diem hours per week.

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