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Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (28449)

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. To this day, Jacobi and NCB remain respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women’s health.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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.

We’re seeking a seasoned, experienced, accomplished, mission-driven leader who combines clinical excellence with a deep commitment to equity, teaching, and team building.

Opportunity Details:

You'll lead an accomplished team of 18 board-certified Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians, managing a broad spectrum of services across two hospitals:

  • 12-bed MICUs at both sites, plus 8-bed step-down unit.
  • Active ECMO Program (V-A & V-V).
  • Advanced Bronchoscopy Suite featuring the Ion Robot.
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Biopsy Program.
  • Cutting-edge Lung Cancer Screening Program, tightly integrated with Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology.
  • Dedicated Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT) Clinics.
  • Vibrant 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 compliance with 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 high-impact leadership position at the nexus of public service, clinical innovation, and academic medicine.