Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Hematologist/Oncologist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. The Hospital is part of the  NYC Health + Hospitals. Harlem Hospital is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. 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.

This position is part of the New York City Care Initiative.  New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio announced he will be bringing "universal health care" to America's biggest city through a program called NYC Care.  The city will connect hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are ineligible for health insurance - including undocumented New Yorkers and those who cannot afford insurance - to reliable care.  Anyone will be able to access comprehensive care across NYC Health + Hospitals' more than 70+ locations once the program is fully ramped up.  NYC Care will provide a Primary Care doctor and access to specialty care, prescription drugs, mental health services, hospitalization and more.   

 

We are seeking a specialized candidate for the role of Hematologist/Oncologist. This is a NYC Care position. Duties include:

Consult with patients with hematological disorders Prescribe medications Create a robust sickle cell program Teach medical students and residents as well as providing consultation to other specialties

Additionally, the Hematologist/Oncologist must be a good listener, who is attentive to the concerns of patients, an excellent communicator and proficient in hematological procedures.

The Hematologist/Oncologist will serve several purposes, including:

Diagnose and treat blood disorders involving anomalies of the blood cells, bone marrow, and other organs that are engaged in the synthesis of blood Conduct wide-ranging research toward the prevention and the treatment of blood disorders like, anemia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia, and hemophilia Educate and impart their expertise to medical residents, students, other physicians, and various medical professionals Provide consultation in both the inpatient and outpatient settings Will help develop a robust sickle cell program and to assist in the transition of sickle cell patients from pediatrics to adult medicine Will have excellent communication skills and educated in cultural sensitivity and implicit bias Will be involved in scholarly activity as related to hematological conditions with special emphasis on sickle cell disease