Rheumatologist

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Rheumatologist 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 has 213 licensed beds. Both hospitals are respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women’s health, and each maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Seeking a full‑time Clinical Educator to join the Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine. The division is an academic practice sponsored by Albert Einstein College of Medicine and supported by Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows. The practice includes both inpatient and outpatient care and involves clinical supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students. At its peak, the practice serves 1,700 unique patients between the two hospitals, with 52 patients receiving routine biologic infusion therapy. The division includes active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation & Treatment Clinics, and Arthritis Clinics. Jacobi inpatient service averages 7 consults per day, while North Central Bronx averages 3‑5 consults per day. The service is a division of the Department of Medicine and is slated to expand to four full‑time Rheumatologists.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
• Active New York State medical license.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Ultrasound training preferred, but not required.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $247,000* (Board Eligible) and $252,000* (Board Certified) based on a 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation is available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $367,220** (Board Eligible) and $372,720** (Board Certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below.

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520.
• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 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 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 be considered for this position.
• This position is eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria. For more information on the HNSLRP, please see the program details.

*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.