Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding Two (2) Psychiatrists to the Emergency Room at Lincoln Medical Center. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Lincoln is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers. The Department of Psychiatry provides care and services to one of the most diverse population in New York. The Department has 60 acute inpatient beds, a busy Psychiatry ED, a Mobile Crisis Team, a Consultation-Liaison Service and a large ambulatory platform serving adults and children. The Department provides on-site school-based services to multiple Bronx sites. Lincoln offer a variety of state-of-the-art Substance Use treatment services across all care setting including consultation, medication assisted therapies and ongoing treatment modalities through the Lincoln Recovery Center.

The hospital has a growing psychiatry residency program and maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University to continue its high standards of healthcare delivery, and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities. Attending staff are eligible to apply for academic appoints with Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry.

The mission of NYCHHC 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.

Opportunity Details

The Attending Psychiatrist is responsible for the provision of compassionate and evidenced-based direct care to patients in PES (Psychiatric Emergency Services) and for the supervision of residents, students, social workers, nurses and other team members involved in the clinical care of patients in PES.

We are looking for sessionals (moonlighters) in addition to full time who are available to work overnight in 8 or 12 hour shifts overnight (12:30am to 8:30am OR 8:30pm to 8:30am). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completing comprehensive and ongoing mental health assessments, formulating treatment plans, initiating treatment, & managing psychiatric and medical issues of all patients
• Providing sound judgment with regard to disposition planning
• Conducting morning and evening rounds and providing clinical teaching
• Overseeing patient flow issues, managing the whiteboard and assigning cases to be seen
• Supervision of resident and student cases with feedback given on interview techniques, assessments, treatment plan and documentation
• Management of inter-disciplinary team issues that affect clinical care of patients
• Documenting incidents in conjunction with nursing

Evenings after 4:30pm. Overnights and Weekend Shifts: In addition to covering PES, attending psychiatrists are responsible for coverage of consults on other inpatient services - Differentials for overnights, weekend/holidays for sessional.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Attending Psychiatrist
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
• Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Proven ability to make sound and quick triage, treatment, and disposition decisions

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program
• CME days and dollars
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through multiple programs, including: NYC H+H BH4NYC Loan Repayment Program, Doctors Across New York (DANY), and the NYS Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, along with the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered including J1 Waiver, HHS waivers and more!

• Annual Base Salary Range: $236,900 (board eligible) - $247,200 (board certified) plus potential bonuses and ability to earn more via call/coverage.

For behavioral health providers motivated by mission-driven work, NYC Health + Hospitals offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career at the vanguard of public psychiatry. At NYC Health + Hospitals, you will find a thriving and supportive workplace that values professional growth and work-life balance. Join us in our mission to care for all, advocate for the underserved, and ensure a healthier future for the people of New York City.

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City's public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city's Correctional Health Service.

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. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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