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New York City, New York

Assistant Chief Surgeon

Surgery Above average in SurgeryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$243k

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Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The candidate will assist the Chief Surgeon in overseeing, assessing, and Implementing all medical activities undertaken by the Department, from pre-hiring through retirement; advise the Police Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner and the Chief of Personnel on medical policy and preparedness issues, and coordinating its activities with other City responder agencies; oversee the activities of all healthcare personnel including Police Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, X-Ray technician and other ancillary healthcare professionals; serve as the quality control ombudsman ensuring standards of practice, medical documentation and member satisfaction; represent the Chief Surgeon when necessary at trauma reserve, major Incidents, inter-agency and other meetings, and the Police Pension and Police Relief Fund; provide legal testimony and affidavits; and assist the Chief Surgeon with clinical research projects, presentations and preparing peer-review publications.

Functions of the Office of the Chief Surgeon include:

  • Supervising a cadre of police surgeons and honorary police surgeons, and overseeing the activities of medical district in five department health care facilities
  • Collaborating with the Legal Bureau, DCPI, Training and various other bureaus on Issues of departmental concern, and providing expert medical testimony for legal cases involving the department
  • Coordinating various health and well-being initiatives, campaigns, and clinical studies including the activities of the Mobile Health Van at precincts, transit districts, and PSAs, as well as cardiovascular screenings for membership to department fitness facilities
  • Performing medical clearances of uniformed and civilian candidates with the Candidate Assessment Division.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

To Apply

Click the “Apply” button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #794451

Hours/Shift

  • Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
  • On-Call rotation

ASSISTANT SUPERVISING CHIEF SU - 5305D

Qualifications

He/she must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus Board Certification Issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

  • Agency: POLICE DEPARTMENT
  • Job Category: Health
  • Salary Band: $150,000+
  • Compensation: USD 94050 - USD 242675

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Chief Surgeon assists in overseeing and implementing all medical activities for the NYPD, including supervising healthcare personnel and managing medical policy. They also provide expert medical testimony, coordinate health initiatives, and perform medical clearances for candidates.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical administrationClinical oversightPolicy developmentStaff supervisionEmergency preparednessPublic health coordinationCardiovascular screening

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 11 employers

29
<$425k
1
$440k
1
$500k
2
$575k-650k
5
$650k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
17%
Relocation assistance
11%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 9.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 53% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About City of New York

Government Administration
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Pension
Deferred Compensation