Chief of Surgery

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Chief of Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.  Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science.  The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College 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.

Position Overview:

The Chief of Surgery will serve as the clinical, academic, and administrative leader of the Department of Surgery. The Chief will direct all aspects of clinical services, academic programs, and Departmental operations while advancing excellence in patient care, graduate medical education, faculty development, quality improvement, and operational performance in collaboration with hospital and health system leadership. 

Opportunity Details:

Departmental Leadership

• Lead and oversee all clinical, academic, and administrative functions of the Department of Surgery. 
• Provide leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care while promoting continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance. 
• Establish Departmental goals aligned with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

Academic and Educational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Professor of Surgery and Emeritus Chair to advance the Department's academic mission. 
• Support and strengthen the Surgical Residency Program while ensuring compliance with ACGME accreditation standards.
• Promote scholarly activity, research initiatives, faculty development, and mentorship of Residents, Fellows, and junior faculty.

Operational and Administrative Oversight

• Provide oversight of Departmental operations, staffing, scheduling, and operational performance. 
• Monitor Departmental performance metrics and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of surgical services. 

Operating Room and Surgical Services Management

• Lead initiatives to improve operating room efficiency, surgical throughput, elective surgical utilization, and resource optimization.
• Oversee specialty surgical service lines and contractual partnerships to ensure quality, productivity, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities. 

Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement

• Lead initiatives that improve surgical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and Departmental performance.
• Promote TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture principles, and a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the Department.

Institutional Leadership

• Collaborate with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and NYC Health + Hospitals leadership to advance organizational priorities. 
• Represent the Department of Surgery on institutional committees and system-wide initiatives. 
• Provide financial stewardship by aligning departmental resources, staffing, and clinical operations within patient care needs. 
• Maintain an active clinical practice while serving as a role model for professionalism and clinical excellence. 

• Board Certification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Active and Unrestricted New York State Physician License.
• Active DEA registration.
• Demonstrated competency in personnel management, financial oversight, quality improvement, and clinical resource management.
• Experience in graduate medical education and surgical residency training programs preferred. 

Wages and Benefits include: 

Annual Base Salary: $450,000* based on 40-hour work week. 

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $526,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. 
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. 
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. 
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier 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.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• 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.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.  To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. 

*Salary Disclosure Information: 

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.  The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include 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 annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.