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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$285k-$290k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Metropolitan - New York, NY, Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Salary Range: $284678.00 - $290063.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1, Job Category: Physician, Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician 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: High-Volume Pediatric Emergency Department: Care for a diverse pediatric population in one of New York City’s busiest Emergency Departments.

Comprehensive Pediatric Services: Access to a 32-bed Pediatric ED, Pediatric ICU, and full sub-specialty support within a major NYC Health + Hospitals facility.

Academic Environment: Faculty appointment through affiliation with New York Medical College with opportunities to teach residents, fellows, and medical students. Cutting-Edge Training: Engage in simulation training, pediatric resuscitation, and multidisciplinary case conferences.

Collaborative Care Model: Work closely with pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and subspecialists to deliver seamless, family-centered care. Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership, research, and program development within NYC Health + Hospitals.

Qualifications

Board certification in Emergency Medicine Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Active New York State Medical License Wages and Benefits include: Annual Base Salary: $284,678* (Board Eligible); $290,063* (Board Certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $408,665

(Board Eligible) and $414,589

(Board Certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below: Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520.

Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets. 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits): Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.

After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.

Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family. Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs. Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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. **The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency care to a diverse pediatric population in a high-volume emergency department, collaborating with pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and subspecialists to deliver coordinated, family-centered care. Participate in teaching and training, and contribute to clinical research, leadership, and program development opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified in Emergency Medicine and board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. An active New York State medical license is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Critical CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationResident EducationFellow EducationMedical Student Education

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$287k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.7
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 18% 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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New York, NY
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Benefits & Perks

Annual Base Salary: $284,678 (Board Eligible); $290,063 (Board Certified)
Additional compensation for extra call or sessional/per diem hours
Projected bonus up to $40,000
401(k) Company Contribution: 3% immediately vested, additional 7% after one year
Annual CME Reimbursement
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, CME days)
Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage (2x salary up to $300,000)