Thoracic Surgeon

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 479,000 - 585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

CME reimbursement

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision plans

Life insurance/AD&D

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has a Thoracic Surgeon opening at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, Brooklyn. The surgeon will handle specialized thoracic cases, supervise learners, and participate in multidisciplinary care to advance patient outcomes.

The position offers a competitive $418,000 base salary with additional compensation potential through call and per diem hours, plus comprehensive benefits and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Board or board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Completion of a Thoracic Surgery fellowship.
• Active New York State medical license or eligibility.
• Active DEA.
• Active ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized surgical services for lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum including general or emergent interventions.
• Manage complex general thoracic surgical cases with full preop, intraop, and postop care.
• Supervise, educate, and mentor surgical residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
• Participate in weekly staff conferences to discuss patient care and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive surgical care.
• Promote high standards of clinical performance and quality of care.

Skills

Board Certification/Eligibility inThor

General Surgery board certification

Thoracic Surgery fellowship

Medical license (NY)

DEA registration

ACLS certification

Job description

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.
• Participate in weekly staff conferences to collaborate on patient care, clinical practices, and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive surgical care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote high standards of clinical performance, surgical excellence, and quality of care within the service.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Board or Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Completion of a Thoracic Surgery fellowship.
• Active New 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

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $78,000.
• 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.

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.

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• The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.