Hospitalist - Psychiatry Department (New York)

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

PAGNY is adding a Hospitalist - Psychiatry Department to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx . The North Central Bronx Hospital has 213 licensed beds and serves the health needs of all New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals mission is to extend comprehensive health services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Opportunity Details

• Screen all new admissions to inpatient psychiatry for medical problems and initiate or continue treatment as appropriate.
• Assist in transferring patients to inpatient medical units when necessary.
• Direct the medical team, which includes Physician Assistants, in providing direct medical care and participate in interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient care and transition at discharge.
• Provide consultation to the Psychiatric Emergency Service, Consultation Liaison service, and Partial Hospital Service regarding medically ill patients.
• Will have admitting privileges in the Department of Medicine and serve as an important liaison between the two Departments.
• Work with a team of providers from multiple disciplines to provide the best care for Inpatient Psychiatry.
• Have an active role in teaching Physician Assistants, Medical students, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• A current license to practice Medicine in the State of New York.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Prior teaching/supervision of mid-level professionals.
• Experience in Behavioral Health and Substance Use by education and/or work history.

Wages and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $241,000* (board eligible); $246,000* (board certified) based on 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

A suggested total value of the compensation package is $360,620** (board eligible) and $366,120** (board certified), including baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors.

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week: $55,520.
• Projected bonus up to $40,000 contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution:
  • 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 AD&D Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to $300,000) at no cost to you.
  • Additional voluntary coverage available for employee and family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (occurrence-based) at no cost to employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre‑tax employee‑paid commuting contributions.
• Visa sponsorship considered.

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 qualifications, potential, and experience.