Location
Brooklyn, NY | United States
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Overview
Employed by
PAGNY for
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County , Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital is academically affiliated with
SUNY Downstate Medical Center and trains their medical students and residents and fellows.
The Mission of
NYCHHC 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.
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. Excellent translation services are provided.
Responsibilities We are seeking a Cardiologist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, with a commitment to excellence in patient care. This position involves a combination of clinic hours, on-call responsibilities, and participation in four yearly calls. Additionally, the role includes teaching residents and collaborating with clinical support staff.
We are seeking a Cardiologist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, with a commitment to excellence in patient care. This position involves a combination of clinic hours, on-call responsibilities, and participation in four yearly calls. Additionally, the role includes teaching residents and collaborating with clinical support staff.
- Conduct general cardiology assessments, examinations, and cardiovascular imaging studies.
- Manage an average daily patient load of 15-30 individuals with fellows, providing comprehensive care.Interpret and analyze echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors.
- Develop and implement effective treatment plans for patients with diverse cardiac
- conditions.Collaborate with a team of three Nurse Practitioners to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Participate in four yearly on-call rotations, including home call responsibilities.Provide guidance and mentorship to residents during clinical rotations.
- Collaborate with the academic team to develop and deliver educational content for residents.Stay abreast of advancements in cardiology and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for patients.
Qualifications - Board Eligibility or Cerification in Cardiology
- Echo Certification
- CT or MRI a Plus
- Current NY State Medical License
- Completion of an approved residency and fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Graduate from an approved medical school
Exceptional Benefits Include: - Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Visa candidates are considered
- Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage
- Annual Salary: $247,679.00
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 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.
PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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