What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Gastroenterology Service position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)?
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Director, Gastroenterology Service to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its 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 has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Opportunity Details
In this role, the Director will collaborate closely with departmental leadership, physicians, hospitalists, and emergency medicine providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. The position includes oversight of outpatient clinic operations, inpatient consult services, procedural services, and participation in GI on-call coverage.
The Gastroenterology Director will also contribute to the academic mission of the department by providing teaching and mentorship to fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and medical students while fostering a collaborative and high-performing clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
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 has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Opportunity Details
In this role, the Director will collaborate closely with departmental leadership, physicians, hospitalists, and emergency medicine providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. The position includes oversight of outpatient clinic operations, inpatient consult services, procedural services, and participation in GI on-call coverage.
The Gastroenterology Director will also contribute to the academic mission of the department by providing teaching and mentorship to fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and medical students while fostering a collaborative and high-performing clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Gastroenterology division.
- Ensure high standards of patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with departmental leadership to support program development, strategic planning, and service line growth.
- Supervise and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents.
- Participate in inpatient consult services, outpatient clinic coverage, and GI on-call responsibilities.
- Manage and oversee quality improvement initiatives within the division.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including oncology, surgery, radiology, and primary care.
- Analyze patient medical histories and diagnostic testing to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other specialists.
- Provide consultation and management for complex gastrointestinal conditions.
- Perform procedures such as endoscopy and other GI diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
- Interpret diagnostic studies, including imaging and specialized GI testing.
- Manage urgent and emergent gastrointestinal conditions in coordination with hospital services.
Salary : $406,000