Physician Specialist (Emergency Medicine)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals' wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in the borough, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County maintains close relationships with NYC Health + Hospitals' diagnostic, post-acute, and long-term care centers. The hospital is academically affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Kings County is located in the East Flatbush/Prospect-Lefferts section of Brooklyn, close to the 2 and 5 subways. Our patients are diverse, with the majority being afro-Caribbean. Most of our patients are native English speakers. Knowledge of French/Haitian Creole is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities:

Full time Physician Specialist working in the Emergency Medicine Department. - Rotating schedule

• To asses, evaluate, diagnose, perform history and physical exam, treat patients of all ages who present in the Emergency Department with any symptom, illness, injury, or condition.
• To provide comprehensive and quality care to the patients.
• To work collaboratively with nursing as well as other clinical services in the hospital.
• The provider is to complete all assigned administrative tasks/charts as required by the department as well as the hospital.
• To provide clinical teaching and oversights for residents, fellows and students.
• Must be up to date with clinical skills and knowledge base by regular CME as well as taking part in regular departmental teaching activities.
• Will perform all other duties assigned by the Chief of Service or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of approved medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in NY State
• Current registration in NY State
• Meets 911 staffing requirements
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

EOE M/F/D/V