The Psychiatrist-ER will be responsible for clinical and educational activities in the Emergency Room Division, participating in a multidisciplinary treatment team. They will also engage in activities related to clinical care, documentation, performance improvement, and student education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry and hold an M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school, along with a valid New York medical license. Experience with underserved populations is preferred, and the ability to make quick triage and treatment decisions is essential.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
South
Brooklyn -
Brooklyn,
NY 11235Position
Type:
Regular
Full-TimeSalary
Range: $267,900.00 - $278,200.00
Salary/yearJob
Shift: 1Job
Category: PhysicianPhysician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - ER to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11-floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor and delivery suites, and state-of-the-art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services, from primary and preventive care to specialty services for children and adults, all designed to keep our community healthy. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery. 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: Participate in activities related to clinical care and documentation of care, performance improvement regulatory compliance and student education. Participate in our innovative integrative care activities.
Flexible schedules: Weekdays, Weeknights, or Weekends. Qualifications Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry. Active New York State Medical License.
Wages and
Benefits include:
Annual
Base
Salary: $267,900
(board eligible); $278,200
(board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $438,690*
Benefits
Loan Forgiveness
Medical Malpractice Coverage
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses
Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
(board eligible) and $450,020*
(board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below: Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000***. 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. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position. This position is eligible for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP) for physicians meeting eligibility criteria. For more information on the HNSLRP, please click here. 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. ***In 2023, Psychiatrists worked an average of 14 sessional/per diem hours per week.
Market context
New York ER psychiatry is highly competitive
Emergency psychiatry roles in New York are often in steady demand because hospitals need clinicians who can assess acute behavioral health needs quickly and work with underserved populations. This position is competitive because it requires board eligibility or certification, an M.D. or D.O., a valid New York license, and strong triage judgment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show emergency decision-making and relevant population experience.
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