Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Colorectal Surgeon to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.  Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. 

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College 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:

Diagnose and treat a broad range of benign and malignant colon and anorectal conditions in both elective and emergency settings Perform advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries Participate in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance programs (including diagnostic colonoscopy and polypectomy) Manage conditions such as: Colorectal cancer: Anal cancer, carcinomatosis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, recurrent rectal cancer Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn's disease, perianal Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis Collaborate with gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialties in patient care Provide inpatient consults and manage pre- and post-operative care Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to evidence-based practices Participate in hospital tumor boards and multidisciplinary case reviews Engage in teaching opportunities with surgical residents or medical students Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system Provide care for patients presenting with emergent general surgical conditions as part of the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) on-call coverage Participate in the Emergency General Surgery on-call schedule