Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care - Physician

Job Description

Job DescriptionChief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Overview:

The Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine will guide a team of board-certified specialists at our organization, managing advanced clinical initiatives and both inpatient and outpatient services. This position encompasses strategic leadership, faculty development, quality enhancement, and promoting academic and community involvement, all while prioritizing equity and high-quality healthcare. This influential role requires clinical proficiency, experience in program development, and a dedication to serving a diverse patient demographic within a large municipal health system.

We are excited to announce an opening for a Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to join our committed team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. This leading facility handles over 325,000 outpatient visits, 100,000 emergency room visits, and 20,000 inpatient admissions each year, catering to a diverse community with various healthcare needs.

Jacobi Medical Center has robust academic partnerships with both Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the CUNY School of Medicine, providing an enriching environment for education and professional development. The center also features a distinguished medical residency program and hosts two Critical Care Fellows rotating from Montefiore.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to provide comprehensive health services of the highest quality to all New Yorkers, irrespective of their ability to pay, in an environment that emphasizes humane care, dignity, and respect. Their core values are rooted in social and racial equity, and they have established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals stands as the largest municipal healthcare system in the United States, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of immigration status or financial capability.

We are in search of a seasoned, accomplished leader who embodies clinical excellence and is deeply committed to equity, education, and team collaboration.

POSITION DETAILS:

In this role, you will lead a skilled team of 18 board-certified Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians, overseeing a wide array of services across two hospitals:

• 12-bed Medical Intensive Care Units (MICUs) at both locations, along with an 8-bed step-down unit.
• Active Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program (V-A & V-V).
• Advanced Bronchoscopy Suite featuring the Ion Robot.
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Biopsy Program.
• Innovative Lung Cancer Screening Program, closely integrated with Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology.
• Dedicated clinics for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT).
• Dynamic Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program.
• Modern Outpatient Procedure Area fully staffed and supported.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across inpatient and outpatient Pulmonary and Critical Care services at both campuses.
• Oversee faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
• Promote excellence in clinical outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety.
• Drive educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and uphold the organization’s ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Lead Team-Based Care in both the Jacobi and North Central Bronx Medical Intensive Care Units.
• This is a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of public service, clinical innovation, and academic medicine.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital or academic environments
• Successful track record in clinical program development and quality enhancement
• Commitment to serving underserved populations
• Proven history of mentoring and academic involvement

Compensation and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $342,000* based on a 40-hour work week.

The total estimated annual compensation package is approximately $416,200**, which encompasses the base salary, 401(k) contributions, and other factors outlined below:

• Potential bonus of up to $40,000 (based on the previous year’s average), contingent upon achieving quality and productivity goals.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS limits):
• Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings, with no employee match required.
• After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings, with no employee match required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Premium plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your 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.
• 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.

Our organization is dedicated to providing accountable, responsive, and quality care with the utmost sensitivity to the diverse needs of our community. We are one of the largest physician groups in the nation, employing nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve the largest municipal health system in the country, assisting over a million New Yorkers each year. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with exceptional credentials, delivering top-tier healthcare to patients throughout the city.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. Our goal is to cultivate a respectful and supportive workplace where every individual is valued. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our website.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary mentioned for this role complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. This salary specifically pertains to the advertised position and does not encompass 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 total annual compensation package value provided is illustrative and not guaranteed.

Keywords:

Pulmonary Critical Care, Physician Leadership, Academic Medicine, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, ECMO Program, Bronchoscopy, Medical Director, Healthcare Equity