Dermatologist - Roosevelt and Tremont (29583)

Dermatologist - Roosevelt and Tremont

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Dermatologist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, which has been serving the community for over 45 years. We are Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) community-based practices providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exceptions.

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.

This position is located at two community-based practices:

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Roosevelt - 37-50 72nd Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Tremont - 1920 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Opportunity Details:

• Conduct comprehensive skin examinations and record patients' health histories.
• Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions (e.g. - nevi and melanoma) and other common dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, dandruff, athlete's foot, and skin cancer.
• Counsel patients on preventative care, including annual skin screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, and skin and lymph node self-examinations.
• Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma and carry out skin surgeries to improve appearance, enable early diagnosis, or manage conditions such as skin cancer.
• Prescribe appropriate medical therapies, including hormonal agents, topical treatments, contraceptives, spironolactone, anti-androgens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.
• Provide therapies such as intralesional injections, chemical peels, and comedo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough or discolored skin, or oily skin.
• Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
• Evaluate patients for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion, and perform treatments as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of dermatology through ongoing education, literature review, and professional engagement.
• Collaborate with and refer patients to other specialists as needed.
• Must provide late evening and weekend coverage as part of the standard scheduling rotation.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Dermatology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology
• New York Medical License

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $334,000* (board eligible); $344,000* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $367,400** (board eligible) and $378,400** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 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 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.
• This position is eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria.