Chair of Surgery

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for a nationally recognized surgeon to serve as Chair of Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a bustling 362-bed acute care hospital and the busiest Level I Trauma Center in the Northeast and third busiest in the country. It offers comprehensive primary, specialty, and advanced surgical services, with Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award-winning Cancer and NAPBC-accredited Breast Centers and an established robotic surgery program. The Department of Surgery is a large, multispecialty enterprise of more than 80 surgeons and advanced practice providers across 14 divisions, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the Downtown Bronx community. Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation of healthcare in the Bronx.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell 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:

• Leada large, multispecialty Department of Surgery, of more than 80 surgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff, overseeing clinical care, education, and research across divisions including Emergency General Surgery, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Hand and Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Podiatry.
• Providestrategic oversight of all departmental functions, including performance management of clinical staff, budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation.
• Collaboratewith Chiefs of Service, nursing leadership, and administrative teams to achieve institutional goals and optimize departmental operations.
• Promoteand maintain high-quality graduate and continuing medical education programs, including oversight of the ACGME - accredited General Surgery Residency Program (3 categorical residents per year and 8 preliminary residency positions), the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, and rotating residents in Urology, Orthopedics, and ENT.
• Developand grow advanced surgical programs, including robotic, minimally invasive, and hybrid approaches to complex surgical diseases.
• Participatein enterprise-wide leadership initiatives and represent the department on key hospital and system committees.
• Ensuredepartmental compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, along with internal hospital policies.
• Championa culture of patient safety, interdisciplinary teamwork, and continuous quality improvement through effective communication and leadership.
• Providedirect patient care as designated by hospital leadership and serve as a role model in upholding the department's core values.
• Leadwith a focus on equity, inclusion, faculty mentorship, and recruitment, creating an environment where all faculty, trainees, and team members can thrive.

• BoardCertification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Activeand Unrestricted New York State Physician License.
• Active DEA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in departmental leadership and oversight of clinical operations, education, research, budgeting, and personnel.
• Proven track record in mentoring faculty, medical education, and strategic departmental growth.
• Experience in managing surgical quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellenceprograms (e.g., NSQIP, STS, UNOS, VQUI).
• Strongcommunication, collaboration, and change-management skills aligned with institutional goals.
• Commitmentto fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in both clinical and academic settings.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $499,000* based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $584,000** which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Projected bonus of up to $50,000 (based on previous year's average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k)Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employeesare 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 $300,00) 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.

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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. 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.