Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding three (3) Rheumatologist to the group at Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital. The hospitals are part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYC H&H). Jacobi is a 457 bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College and supported by the Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows, to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

Our Rheumatology Practice has 1,700 unique active patients between Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital with 52 patients receiving routine biologic infusion therapy. The Practice boasts active Lupus Clinics, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluation and Treatment Clinics and Arthritis Clinics.

The Jacobi Medical Center Inpatient Rheumatology Service is very active averaging approximately 7 consults per day while North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) averages 3-5 consults per day. Rheumatology Service at both Jacobi and North Central Bronx is a division of the Department of Medicine and has 4 full time Attending Rheumatologists while the Department of Medicine has approximately 100 full time physicians and 156 medical residents. The Jacobi/NCB Department of Medicine has 15 Divisions with all medical specialties represented and is also affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorker, 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.

• Seeking a per diem rheumatologist to join our group at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals (NCB) in Bronx, NY.
• The service at Jacobi Medical Center (Jacobi) and North Central Bronx (NCB) are an academic practice sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) and supported by the Montefiore Medical Center Rheumatology Fellows
• Both inpatient and outpatient care, clinical supervision of fellows, residents and medical students
• Practice has 1,700 unique patients between the two hospitals, with 52 receiving routine Biologic Infusion Therapy
• The practice has an active Lupus Clinic, Joint Pain Clinics, Ultrasound Evaluaiton and Treatment Clinics and Arthritis Clincs
• Jacobi Inpatient service averages 7 consults per day, while NCB averages 3-5 a day
• The service is a Division of the Department of Medicine with 4 fulltime Rheumatologist and 100 fulltime medicine physicians and 156 medical residents
• The Jacobi/NCB Department of Medicine has 15 Divisions with all medical specialties and is affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Qualifications include:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Rhematology
• Possess or eligible for a New York State Medical License
• Ability to speak Spanish highly desired
• Ultrasound training preferred, but not necessary
• Proficient use of Electronic Medical Record System (EMR), such as Epic.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.
• Must be able to prioritize a variety of time sensitive tasks.
• Consistently display the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Per Diem Rate: $225.00/hour

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.

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