Thoracic Surgeon

PAGNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 376,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CME reimbursement

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance (2x salary)

AD&D coverage

Loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice coverage

FSAs (Healthcare/Dependent Care)

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

PAGNY seeks a Thoracic Surgeon for NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn. Provide specialized surgical care for lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum, including emergent cases, with preoperative and postoperative management.

You will supervise residents and students, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to teaching in a Level I Trauma Center affiliated with SUNY Downstate. NY license and DEA required.

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or board certification in thoracic surgery.
• Board certification in general surgery.
• Completion of a thoracic surgery fellowship.
• Active New York State medical license (or eligibility).
• Active DEA license.
• Active ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized surgical services for lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum, including emergent cases.
• Manage complex general thoracic cases with comprehensive perioperative care.
• Supervise, educate, and mentor residents, medical students, and PAs.
• Participate in weekly conferences to improve patient care and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Thoracic surgery knowledge

General surgery certification

Lung/esophagus surgery expertise

Academic mentorship

Education

Thoracic Surgery board certification/eligibility

General Surgery board certification

Thoracic Surgery fellowship

New York State medical license

DEA license

ACLS certification

Job description

Position Information

• Position type: Full-Time
• Department: Surgery
• Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
• Salary: $418,000

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon 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 specialized surgical services for patients with conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum including those requiring general or emergent surgical interventions.
• Manage complex general thoracic surgical cases, providing comprehensive preoperative, operative, and postoperative care.
• Supervise,educate, and mentor surgical residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, providing clinical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Participatein weekly staff conferences to collaborate on patient care, clinical practices, and departmental initiatives.
• Collaboratewith multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive surgical care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotehigh standards of clinical performance, surgical excellence, and quality of care within the service.

Qualifications

• Board Eligibleor Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Boardor Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Completion of a Thoracic Surgery fellowship.
• ActiveNew York State medical license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Active DEA.
• Active ACLS certification.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $418,000* based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $532,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimatedannual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $78,000.
• 401(k) CompanyContribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employeesare immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • Afterone year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• AnnualContinuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• GenerousAnnual 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.
• LifeInsurance 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.
  • Additionalemployee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• LoanForgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• MedicalMalpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcareand Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-taxemployee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visasponsorship will be considered for this position.

About Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)

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.

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.