Psychiatrist - Inpatient

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 279,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

CME Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is seeking a Psychiatrist for inpatient care within the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY). The role focuses on direct patient care, admissions and timely documentation, and leadership in clinical codes and treatment planning.

The position requires board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry and an active New York State medical license, with a generous compensation package and extensive benefits as outlined by PAGNY and NYC Health + Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for a specific number of patients on the unit, including appropriate and timely documentation.
• Complete admission assessment for all patients within 24 hours of inpatient admission and re-assess patients in a timely fashion. Document re-assessments in progress notes consistent with policy.
• Participate in treatment plan meetings and ensure timely documentation.
• Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community.
• Participate in Medical Codes on the unit until the Code Team arrives.
• Maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability.
• Participate in Performance, Quality Assurance and Clinical pertinence activities.

Skills

Board Certification status

Education

Active New York State Medical License

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding aPsychiatrist - Inpatientto the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I 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 direct care for a specific number of patients on the unit, including appropriate and timely documentation.
• Complete admission assessment for all patients within 24 hours of inpatient admission and re-assess patients in a timely fashion. Document re-assessments in progress notes consistent with policy.
• ???Participate in treatment plan meetings and ensure timely documentation.
• ???Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community.
• Participate in Medical Codes on the unit until the Code Team arrives.
• ???Ensure appropriate use of de-escalation, including appropriately and timely use of restrictive interventions, to ensure patient safety.
• Work with all teams to monitor length of stay, particularly ensuring that ???patients who are refusing medications are taken to court promptly, and that ???patients who have reached their 18th day are referred for state hospitalization for continuing treatment.
• ???Identify patients who would benefit from AOT and work with their team to ensure that the application is completed.
• ???Work with medical-consultation team to ensure that medical problems are properly managed
• Maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability.
• Participate in Performance, Quality Assurance and Clinical pertinence activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $278,616* (board eligible); $289,328* (board certified) 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 $410,477** (board eligible) and $422,260** (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***.
• 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.

PhysicianAffiliate 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 ourNew York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employsnearly 4,000physicians 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 toequitablehiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. Tolearnmore about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visitour Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this positioncomplies withNew 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.

***In 2023, Psychiatrists worked an average of 14 sessional/per diem hours per week.

JOB DETAILS

$278,616* - $289,328*

Full-Time

$410,477** (board eligible) and $422,260** (board certified)

$104,000***

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

451 Clarkson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

451 Clarkson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

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.