Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Details

• Position type: Full-Time
• Department: Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
• Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461; North Central Bronx, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
• Salary: $342,000

Opportunity Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx . Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. Jacobi and NCB remain leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women's health. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to maintain 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. They dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

We are seeking a seasoned, experienced, accomplished, mission‑driven leader who combines clinical excellence with a deep commitment to equity, teaching, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Lead an accomplished team of 18 board‑certified Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians, managing a broad spectrum of services across two hospitals.
• Manage 12‑bed MICUs at both sites, plus an 8‑bed step‑down unit.
• Active ECMO Program (V‑A & V‑V).
• Advanced Bronchoscopy Suite featuring the Ion Robot.
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Biopsy Program.
• Cutting‑edge Lung Cancer Screening Program, tightly integrated with Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology.
• Dedicated Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT) Clinics.
• Vibrant Point‑of‑Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program.
• Modern Outpatient Procedure Area fully staffed and supported.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across inpatient and outpatient Pulmonary and Critical Care services at both campuses.
• Oversee faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
• Promote excellence in clinical outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety.
• Drive educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and uphold the organization’s ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Lead Team‑Based Care in both the Jacobi and North Central Bronx Medical Intensive Care Units.
• Serve as a high‑impact leadership position at the nexus of public service, clinical innovation, and academic medicine.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership in hospital‑based or academic settings.
• Proven success in clinical program development and quality improvement.
• Passion for serving underserved communities.
• Track record of mentoring and academic engagement.

Wages and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $342,000 (based on a 40‑hour work week)

Annual total value of the compensation package: $416,200

• 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. 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.
• 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 salary (up to a $300,000 maximum) provided at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available for you and your family.
• Medical malpractice coverage (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.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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 individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit the PAGNY Workplace Culture page.

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© The annual total value of the compensation package shown is an illustration and is not guaranteed.