Ultrasonography Fellow

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for an  Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography Fellow(s) at  NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx for the July 2027 to June 2028 academic year. Jacobi is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) 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.

The Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound (AEMUS) Fellowship is a one-year, full-time academic and clinical training program housed within a high-volume, urban Level 1 academic emergency department. This fellowship is designed to develop future leaders in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and prepare fellows to sit for and pass the Focused Practice Designation (FPD) in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography, administered by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).

Apply via the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF) website:

For any question on this position, contact Michael Halperin MD MPH FPD-AEMUS, Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Director at View email address on pagny.org

Opportunity Details:

• Achieve mastery in image acquisition and interpretation across the full spectrum of emergency ultrasound, including advanced modalities, such as resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Advance a clinically relevant regional anesthesia practice within the ED, including Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) blocks for hip fractures and Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks (SAPB) for rib fractures, with opportunities for clinical research and protocol development.
• Develop skills in ultrasound program administration, including quality assurance, workflow optimization, credentialing, and system-wide integration.
• Cultivate excellence in medical education and academic scholarship, with structured mentorship and opportunities to present at national meetings.
• Participate in international POCUS education and global health collaborations, including the Jamaican Handheld Ultrasound Project and initiatives in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
• The Ultrasound Fellowship was established in 2019, accredited by the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Accreditation Council ( and currently is training its 10th Fellow.
• Clinical time will function as an Emergency Medicine Attending and will work across two diverse campuses: Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx.
• Practice at a high-acuity, high-volume ACS Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Burn Center, and STEMI/PCI Center.
• NCB ED boasts the highest patient satisfaction scores in NYC Health + Hospitals.
• Faculty appointments and teaching responsibilities at the AECOM.
• Affiliated with the AECOM, Jacobi EM is a main teaching site for one of the premiere Emergency Medicine residency training programs in the country.
• Jacobi EM is responsible for running the regional snake-bite center and a multi-person hyperbaric treatment facility that treats elective and emergency cases.  
• The Department has active programs in ultrasound, simulation, hyperbarics, toxicology/addiction care, public health and advocacy, global health, education, and research.
• Successful candidates will be highly committed to excellence in patient care, education, and promoting scholarship to enhance the mission of the Department.
• Visa Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Emergency Medicine

• NYS Medical License 

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $170,807*

• 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 not 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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. 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.