Director, Gastroenterology Service

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:

• 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.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of New York.
• Board eligible or certified in Gastroenterology.

Wages and Benefits include: 

Annual Base Salary: $406,000* based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.  

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $442,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below: 

• 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. 

• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.   

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.