Administration, Vice Chairperson, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Description

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at  NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx  has an opportunity for a  Vice Chairperson, OBGYN . The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unified Department across the two campuses of  Jacobi Medical Center  and  North Central Bronx (NCB) . Both facilities are members of the largest public health system in the country and serve the diverse community in the surrounding neighborhoods of the Bronx and lower Westchester County. Jacobi and NCB are major clinical affiliates and teaching sites of the  Albert Einstein College of Medicine  and have recently developed a teaching relationship with  City University of New York .  NCB is a 232-bed community hospital with a loyal patient following.

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 nations 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 faculty represent all specialties within OBGYN including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Genetics, Gynecologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology. The Department focuses on delivering the highest quality care to our patients. We employ multidisciplinary simulation, huddling, and debriefs to promote teamwork and standardize care to continually improve our processes. We have a relatively young faculty that is eager to develop academically and work collaboratively with nurses, midwives and physician assistants to deliver the highest quality care to our patients in a safety net setting.

Opportunity Details:

Support the Chair in the day to day operations and oversight of clinical functions within the Department and relationships with other services.

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• Clinical Expectation: \n
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  • 60% Clinical effort.
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  • Clinical coverage will be assigned according to the expertise of the candidate and may include a combination of OBGYN clinical areas such as outpatient practice, inpatient, labor and delivery, and/or GYN surgery.
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  • Responsibilities will include precepting/mentoring of attendings, teaching of residents and medical students, collaboration with midwives, physician assistants and other mid-level providers.
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  • Call coverage will include in house call requirement monthly.
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  • Call coverage may include back up call according to clinical expertise.
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• Academic Expectation : \n
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  • Promote scholarly activities by faculty and trainees.
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  • Responsibility for the substance, quality, review and evaluation of all research programs within the Department. 
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  • Develop and oversee continuing medical education programs for staff at all levels within the Department.
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• Administrative Expectation: \n
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  • Ensure a culture of open dialogue with all staff, promote healthy team norms, and develop pathways to support staff and promote wellness.
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  • Ensure a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Department. Identify and address areas of inequity by promoting activities that build awareness and acceptance of all individuals.
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  • Ensure faculty meet performance expectations of their services assignment and customer service standards.
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  • Create, implement and maintain defined objectives for OBGYN services for clinical improvement, growth, and the expansion of services.
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• Communication/Change Management Expectation: \n
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  • Establish appropriate communication channels with physicians, nurse-midwives, NPs, nurses and administration that result in trust, alignment and collaborative working relationships, making patient access to resources a high priority.
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  • Establish open, non-judgmental dialogue, expect a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, welcome constructive criticism from direct reports, admit errors openly, avoid a punitive response to honest mistakes, demonstrate timely responsiveness, and hold others accountable.
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  • Coach, mentor, and develop others to build internal capabilities and the talent that facilitates succession.
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\n Qualifications\n

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• Board Certification in General Obstetrics and Gynecology or OBGYN Sub-Specialty
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• Minimum 8 years post-residency clinical and administrative experience
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• Proven track record of clinical/academic productivity
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• Experience working in an academic position with combined clinical, teaching and research experience
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• Familiarity with Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements for residency education
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• Ability/Willingness to cover In-house OB/GYN service call
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• Actively involved in faculty recruitment, selection and mentorship
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• Demonstrated competence in leadership, management and team building
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• Experience leading quality improvement and process improvement work in hospital/healthcare settings
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• Must possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills
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Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $358,955* based on 40-hour work week. 

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $433,955** , which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

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• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous years average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
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• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):\n
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  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
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  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
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• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
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• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
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• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
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• 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.\n
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  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
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• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
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• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
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• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
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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 and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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.