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Astoria, New York

Per Diem Staff Physician, Correctional Health Services

Family MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

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$110/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: CHS - Astoria, NY
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: $110.00 - $110.00Hourly
  • Job Shift:.4
  • Job Category: Physician, Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. Staff physicians provide primary care to patients in jail-based clinics, perform intake evaluation and treatment and provide emergency care with the support of Emergency Medicine physicians. The healthcare system is a single-payer system that requires no physician time dedicated to billing. No administrative work is expected outside of work hours, promoting career/life balance. Physicians work as part of a care delivery team with strong administrative support staff, integrated nursing and mental health.

Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive histories and physicals on all new admissions. Diagnose and treating acute and chronic illness Evaluates the need for consult services and submitting the prioritized consult when indicated Reviews all on island/off-island specialty consult clinic and hospital returns. Evaluates the recommendations to ensure that the standard of care is met and implements the recommendations of the consultant Responds to emergencies and fire drills on a priority basis and in a timely and professional manner Be familiar with performance indicators (P.I.) and taking appropriate measures to comply with these standards Requests radiology exams, lab-tests, and EKG’s when indicated and interpreting these results in conjunction with the patient’s clinical status Notifying Urgicare for 3 hour/EMS runs Generates medical modifications as needed Maintains clinical competency by reviewing CHS protocols, current medical literature and C.M.E.’s Provides clinical supervision for P.A.’s/N.P.’s which includes co-signing of notes and medication orders Ensure that standard of care is maintained Adhere to policies and procedures of CHS and be familiar with them by reviewing them as needed Attends all mandatory in-services Complies with and maintaining Employee Health requirements This position is located on Rikers Island

  • Schedule: Per Diem

Qualifications

Qualifications Registered to practice medicine in the State of New York and have Federal DEA, BCLS or ACLS, and Infection Control Certification Medical Specialty License or Certification Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, which include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

Familiar with EHR Benefits include: Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage 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.

Key Responsibilities

Staff physicians provide primary care, perform intake evaluations, and deliver emergency medical services within a jail-based clinical setting. They are also responsible for diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses, supervising mid-level providers, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered to practice medicine in New York State and possess current DEA, BCLS or ACLS, and Infection Control certifications. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, including residency, is required along with familiarity with Electronic Health Records.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Physical examinationDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningRadiology interpretationLaboratory test interpretationEKG interpretationPatient assessmentMedical documentationConsultation management

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$229k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $212k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$212k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in New York92 active2,608 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 35% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,928 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

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New York, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage