Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is recruiting for a Psychiatry Residency Program Director to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. 

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is a full-service community hospital serving the community of East Harlem. This 338-bed state-of-the-art hospital has a long-standing affiliation with New York Medical College, making it a strong center for innovation. It also features robust Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Palliative Care, Women’s Health, Cancer Care, and many other specialty services. The hospital has been nationally recognized for its ability to provide quality, patient-centered care.

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.

Opportunities Details:

Under the direction of the Chief of the Psychiatry, direct, oversee, manage and evaluate all aspects of clinical services and medical education provided by members of the residency program to deliver accredited behavioral health services that meet all standards required by law; perform full range of administrative/operational responsibilities to ensure the efficient achievement of residency program goals.

Prepare monitor and follow up on residency Performance Indicators. Prepare strategic planning for the residency  Prepare or oversee the preparation of monthly schedules for teaching of students and residents.

Other Responsibilities:

Foster the academic and professional development of the Psychiatry residents.  Participate with the Hospital in the development and implementation of mechanisms and measures to optimize the appropriate utilization of behavioral health services, quality assurance and patient satisfaction. Plans joint programs and procedures with other departments for coordinating services with other patient care services. With the Chair of Psychiatry, establishes residency training program capital equipment needs and capital equipment purchasing plan. Participates in the Department's Quality Assessment and Improvement Committee. Acts as direct supervisor and consultant for all staff assigned to residency program. Participates in educational meetings to improve and provide continuous quality training to residents.  Establishes mechanisms for interviewing new residents and onboarding/orientating and providing in-service training for new residents.  Recommends space and other resources needed by the residency training program to maintain a satisfactory training experience. Participate in other related responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Psychiatry.

Professional Standards:

Act affirmatively to promote the best interests of the Employer, the Hospital and the Hospital’s patients. Perform all responsibilities at a level of competence that is recognized as acceptable by the Employer (PAGNY), New York City Health + Hospitals, and the communities served by NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, in accordance with applicable Hospital Governing Policies, relevant third-party payors’ requirements, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations. Demonstrate appropriate professionalism (as defined by the Medical Director and the management and governance of PAGNY) in all leadership and clinical activities. Knowledge of Patient Safety Requirements.