Trauma Surgeon

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 334,575 - 408,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Annual CME reimbursement

Generous annual PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

A major health care system in New York is seeking a qualified Trauma Surgeon. The role includes performing advanced surgical procedures, contributing to trauma services, and mentoring medical staff. The ideal candidate will have board eligibility in General Surgery and trauma experience, completing a relevant fellowship. Compensation includes an annual salary of $371,750 with additional opportunities for call coverage and bonuses. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and supports loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care.
• Fellowship completion in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care is mandatory.
• Comfortable with all aspects of trauma care and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced surgical procedures in trauma and acute care.
• Participate in trauma call coverage, contributing to the respective services.
• Supervise and mentor medical staff and students.

Skills

Board Eligibility or Board Certification in General Surgery

Comfortable with Acute Care Surgery

Experience with robotic surgery

Research interest/experience

Education

Completion of a Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowship

Active and unrestricted NY State physician license

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Trauma Surgeon to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award‑winning Cancer and Breast Centers. Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation of healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell 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 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.

Opportunity Details

• Perform advanced and highly specialized surgical procedures in acute care, general surgery, and trauma surgery, including surgical critical care.
• Provide trauma call coverage and contribute to the SICU, Trauma, and Acute Surgery services, while maintaining a general surgery elective practice.
• Supervise, teach, and mentor house staff, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students as part of a collaborative surgical team.
• Participate in weekly staff conferences.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of clinical performance standards for physicians and other professional staff within the service.
• In‑house call coverage required; hours may vary each week.

Qualifications

• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery.
• Completion of a Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowship.
• Must be comfortable with Acute Care Surgery, Trauma Call, and SICU coverage.
• Active and unrestricted NY State physician license.
• Experience with robotic surgery a plus.
• Research interest/experience a plus.

Wages and Benefits include:

• Annual Base Salary: $371,750* based on a 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation available for required call coverage.
• Estimated annual compensation for 16 call coverage hours worked per week: $133,253.
• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution: Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% contribution. 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 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.

*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.

JOB DETAILS

• Annual Base Salary based on a 40‑hour work week: $371,750*
• Position type: Full‑Time
• Department: Surgery: General
• Posted: Feb 13, 2026
• Estimated compensation for 10 sessional hours/week: $133,253
• Average faculty practice plan bonus amount: $40,000 Illustrative, not a guarantee of performance based pay
• 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.